Trans-Continental 8 Model T8

Betts & Betts Corp.; New York City, New York

  • Year
  • 1924/1925
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 34452
    • Brand: Transcontinental

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 8
  • Valves / Tubes
  • Main principle
  • TRF without regeneration; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 5 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage and/or dry batteries / 6 & 90 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - This model requires external speaker(s).
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Trans-Continental 8 Model T8 - Betts & Betts Corp.; New York
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, high profile (upright - NOT Cathedral nor decorative).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 26.5 x 13.25 x 6.25 inch / 673 x 337 x 159 mm
  • Notes
  • Two dials (primary tuning control knobs)

    Tubes eight: Radio Amplifier (5), Detector (1) and Audio Amplifier (2)

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 29 lb (29 lb 0 oz) / 13.166 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 260.00 $
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb
  • Mentioned in
  • July, 1924 Electrical Record Supplement page 12

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