Knight 1.4 Volt Portable Phono-Radio A10889

Allied Radio Corp. (Knight, Roamer, Wextark); Chicago (IL)

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  • Year
  • 1940
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 362297

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Details
  • Record Player (not changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5 inch = 12.7 cm
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Knight 1.4 Volt Portable Phono-Radio A10889 - Allied Radio Corp. Knight,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Box - most often with Lid (NOT slant panel).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 12 x 11 x 13.75 inch / 305 x 279 x 349 mm
  • Notes

  • Air Magnet Antenna System. 

    Self contained batteries supply 150 hours or more of service.

    Phonograph operates from a strong mechanical motor of spring-wound type. Plays both 10 and 12 inch records.

    Will play two 10 inch records on a single winding.

    Sales price listed with tubes and batteries, dealer price listed was $29.95 USD.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 57.50 USD
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Allied Catalog 1940 Page 23)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Glen Orriss. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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