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Gold Star

Electronica · 1970

Year
1970
Decade
1970s
Category
Radio
Type
Radio receivers
Documentation score
2/5
Last edited
03 OCT 2026

Specifications

Transistors
7 transistors and 2 diodes
Wavebands
LW 140–310 kHz, MW 540–1630 kHz
Sensitivity
300 µV/m (ferrite antenna)
Selectivity
16 dB
Output power
0.1 W
Loudspeakers
circular, 7 Ω, 0.5 VA
Inputs / outputs
earphone jack, external antenna terminal
Construction
miniature parts on a single printed-circuit board
Design / kits
export model
Power supply
6 V (4 × 1.5 V cells)
Power consumption
12 mA without signal, 65 mA at nominal output
Dimensions
142 × 88 × 40 mm

Sources: [1]

Description

The Gold Star is a pocket transistor radio for export, made by Electronica in Bucharest from 1970: the export version of the Zefir S 631 TN2, with a 0.5 VA loudspeaker [1]. The text also lists a Gold-Star among the export versions of the Perla [1].

In the source table, sensitivity is given on medium waves for 50 mW output and a 20 dB signal-to-noise ratio, selectivity for a signal ±9 kHz (AM) or ±300 kHz (FM) away, and output power at no more than 10% distortion [1].

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References

  1. [1]D. F. Lăzăroiu, N. Millea et al. – „Electronica românească. O istorie trăită”, vol. I, AGIR, section II.4 „Uzinele Electronica, 1966–1981”, p. 160 and annex II.4.2 „Radioreceptoare cu tranzistoare”, pp. 184–188