Tykho LA42

Lexon; Boulogne

  • Year
  • 1998 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 84963

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 4 AM circuit(s)     6 FM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast (BC) and FM or UHF.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 4 × 1,5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5.5 cm = 2.2 inch
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Tykho LA42 - Lexon; Boulogne
  • Shape
  • Design Radio or Novelty / Gadget - fancy or unusual shape.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 140 x 80 x 40 mm / 5.5 x 3.1 x 1.6 inch
  • Notes
  • Cabinet and speaker membrane made from rubber, splash and shock proof. Tuning by means of turning the antenna.

    The radio is included in New York's Museum of Modern Art collection.

    Design: Marc Berthier

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 0.5 kg / 1 lb 1.6 oz (1.101 lb)
  • Mentioned in
  • Les bons génies de la vie domestique, Centre Pompidou, 2000
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Le Figaro, No. 932-935, 1998)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Peter Böhm. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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