Benjamin Turntable

Benjamin Electric Ltd, The; London

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  • Year
  • 1930 ?
  • Category
  • Miscellaneous (Other, Various) - see notes
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 372149

 Technical Specifications

  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Power type and voltage
  • No Power needed
  • Material
  • Bakelite case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Benjamin Turntable - Benjamin Electric Ltd, The;
  • Shape
  • Miscellaneous shapes - described under notes.
  • Notes

  • During the late 1920s and early 1930s many portable radio receivers relied upon optimum positioning and orientation for best reception. Users often had to repeatedly lift and rotate their sets while tuning stations.

    Benjamin Electric Ltd. addressed this problem with the Benjamin Turntable, a compact rotating stand that simplified directional adjustment of portable receivers. The design combined a ball-bearing turntable with folding legs that not only enhanced portability but also elevated the receiver from the ground. Contemporary reviewers considered the improvement in convenience and reception sufficient to recommend the accessory to portable-set enthusiasts.

    Technical Features

    • Circular rotating platform.
    • Ball-bearing mounted turntable.
    • Folding tripod-style legs.
    • Rubber anti-slip supports.
    • Portable construction.
    • Allows rotation of the receiver without lifting it.
    • Raises set several inches above the ground.
    • Intended for portable wireless receivers.

    Selling price: 7s. 6d.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 0.38 £
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Popular Wireless, 22 Feb 1930, p. 1210.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gary Cowans. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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