48 Wiget (Elf. Wigit) 5 tube chassis

Crosley Radio Corp.; Cincinnati (OH)

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  • Year
  • 1931
perfect model
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 36651

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • TRF (Tuned-Radio-Frequency but use of regeneration unknown)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 3 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 100-125 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Magnetic loudspeaker (reed) generic. / Ø 8 inch = 20.3 cm
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 48 Wiget 5 tube chassis - Crosley Radio Corp.;
  • Shape
  • Table-Cathedral-Type (upright, round top or gothic arch, not rounded edges only).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 310 x 297 x 230 mm / 12.2 x 11.7 x 9.1 inch
  • Notes

  • The only reliable aspect to distinguish model 47 and 48 is the chassis, which employs 5 tubes for the 48, and only 4 tubes for the 47. Both names Wigit and Elf can have either chassis, be it from manufacture ar later by a collector. The Repwood (pressed wood) cabinet is always the same. Ornate carved front. The name Wigit is often found misspelled like Widgit (Slusser) or Wiget (Grinder). At ARC November 1985, page 3 with photo it is named Wiget.
    There is also a small console "48 Johnny Smoker".

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 9.4 kg / 20 lb 11.3 oz (20.705 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 39.00 $
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 1 = 1931/1934 (for 1919-1931)

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