Archer Model 12A6 Mini Amplifier/Speaker The Archer Model 12A6 Mini Amplifier/Speaker was made in Taiwan and marketed by Radio Shack in the USA and Canada probably around 1965 or so. The Mini Amplifier/Speaker measured 3 5/16" x 3⅛" x 1 7/16" (8.5 x 8.0 x 3.6 cm) and weighed 4 oz. (115 g) without the battery. | | Click picture for larger view | | | | |
Front view of the Archer Model 12A6 Mini Amplifier/Speaker. You could use this mini-amplifier as a personal amplifier by attaching a microphone to the "input" jack and plugging an earphone into the "ext. spkr" jack. | | Click picture for larger view | | |
Rear view of the Archer Model 12A6 Mini Amplifier/Speaker showing the model number (12A6) above the "Made in Taiwan" sticker. | | Click picture for larger view | | |
Side view of the Archer Model 12A6 Mini Amplifier/Speaker showing the on-off/volume control (left), the "input" jack for an external microphone (center) and the "ext spkr" (external speaker) jack (right). The "ext spkr" is probably a misnomer and should have read "earphone" jack as the supplied earphone (see top picture) plugged in here. | | Click picture for larger view | | |
Inside view of the Archer Model 12A6 Mini Amplifier/Speaker showing the volume control (upper left), the speaker (center and right) and the battery compartment (bottom). | | Click picture for larger view | | |
The Archer Model 12A6 Mini Amplifier/Speaker used a standard 9 volt battery (bottom) for its power.
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