Beltone Model E "Encore" Transistor (Body) Hearing Aid
The Beltone Model E "Encore" was produced by the Beltone Electronics Corp. of Chicago, IL
in 1956.
The Model E measured 2” by 1⅛” by 7/16” and weighed 1˝ oz with the battery. It
used 3 transistors. (Notice the size of the hearing aid itself in
comparison to the receiver and ear mold.)
The case was metal front and back over a black plastic
chassis—visible on all sides. The receiver cord jack was on the bottom
right corner.
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Left side view of the Model E showing the volume control/on-off switch.
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Right side view of the Model E showing the 2-position tone control
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Rear view of the Model E showing the make and model engraved in the case "Beltone
Model E". Note the
"blank" dot on the left side of the hearing aid above the
hinge.
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View of the battery compartment of the Beltone Model E. The
battery compartment door is hinged at the top and swings upward. This
hearing aid took a mercury
No. 450 battery (shown).
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The Beltone Model E "Encore" in its original case. |
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Outside view of the original case of the Beltone Model E.
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