Television Band III Converter

Colben Radio & Engineering Co Ltd; Kent

  • Year
  • 1955 ??
  • Category
  • Pre-stage (adaptor for SW/FM/VHF/UHF incl. built-in), Frequency converter
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 136392

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 2
  • Main principle
  • RF Converter/Adapter (not voltage converter)
  • Wave bands
  • Wave Bands given in the notes.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 200-210; 220-230; 240-250 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - - No sound reproduction output.
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Television Band III Converter - Colben Radio & Engineering Co
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, with any shape - general.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 7 x 5.25 x 6 inch / 178 x 133 x 152 mm
  • Notes
  • Converted ITV transmissions on Band III (174-230 MHz) to Band I, Channel 1 (41.5/45 MHz).
    To enable TRF Televisons (BBC only) to receive new Independant T.V. stations. This was for 405 line sets prior to 625 line UHF transmissions.
    Set has 2 aerial sockets for Band I & Band II aerials.
  • Source of data
  • - - Data from my own collection
  • Author
  • Model page created by Keith Staines. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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