Philips Model KL-6510 Transistor (Body) Hearing Aid
The Philips Model KL-6510 hearing aid was manufactured by Philips B.
V. in The Netherlands in 1960.
The Model KL-6510 was the super wide range (broad band version) of
the KL-6500 standard model.
This hearing aid used 4 transistors. The chrome case measured 3" x
1⅞" x ¾". It weighed 4 oz. without battery.
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Top left corner view of the Philips Model KL-6510 hearing aid showing
the round microphone grill bounded by a green plastic ring (left), the 9 position volume control (bottom
center) and the on-off switch/3 position tone control above the volume
control.
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Left side view of the Philips Model KL-6510 hearing aid showing the
t-coil switch in the telephone position (below pocket clip wire) and
receiver cord jack (right). |
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Rear view of the Philips Model KL-6510 hearing aid showing the Philips
name engraved into the bottom of the case. |
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Bottom view of the Philips Model KL-6510 showing the model number and
Philips crest. The button at the left slides right to open the battery
door. |
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The battery door swings to the right to reveal the battery compartment
of the Philips Model KL-6510. The wide range adjustment screw (right)
has 4 positions labeled M, 3, 2, 1 (left to right). |
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Bottom view of the Philips Model KL-6510 showing a single AA sized
battery in the battery compartment. |
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Instead of the usual hard case, the Philips Model Kl-6510 came with a
soft bluish-colored suede leather case.
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