Portable Car Radio M134 MKIII (134 MKIII)
Ferris Bros. Pty Ltd.; Sydney
- Country
- Australia
- Manufacturer / Brand
- Ferris Bros. Pty Ltd.; Sydney
- Year
- 1961/1962
- Category
- Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
- Radiomuseum.org ID
- 262062
Click on the schematic thumbnail to request the schematic as a free document.
- Number of Transistors
- 7
- Main principle
- Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 3 AF stage(s)
- Tuned circuits
- 7 AM circuit(s)
- Wave bands
- Broadcast only (MW).
- Power type and voltage
- Storage and/or dry batteries / 12 / 1 x 9 Volt
- Loudspeaker
- Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 4 inch = 10.2 cm
- Power out
- 0.4 W (unknown quality)
- Material
- Metal case
- from Radiomuseum.org
- Model: Portable Car Radio M134 MKIII - Ferris Bros. Pty Ltd.; Sydney
- Shape
- Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
- Dimensions (WHD)
- 9.5 x 7.5 x 2.75 inch / 241 x 191 x 70 mm
- Notes
-
This MkIII version of the Ferris 134 reduces the transistor count from 8 to 7 with a complete revision of the RF section of the radio.
All versions of the 134 use the same cradle for use as a car radio.
Physical dimensions and weight remain and the internal battery remains as an Eveready Type 2364.
Accessories for Model 134 Mark III:
- 12V cradle - fits under dash, £4/19/-
- 6V cradle - fits under dash, £6/15/-
- De-luxe cradle (12V only), £14/14/-
- Seat bracket, £2/2/-
- Seat bracket w/connection to car battery, 12V, £3/19/6
- Seat bracket w/connection to car battery, 6V, £4/19/6
- 1027; auxilliary battery unit, £2/19/6
- 1050; 240V - 9V AC power supply unit for use in home, £5/5/-
- 960/961; gutter grip aerial, £2/5/-
- Car radio aerial, £2/12/6
- Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
- 2.4 kg / 5 lb 4.6 oz (5.286 lb)
- Price in first year of sale
- 51.45 AUS £
- Mentioned in
- - - Manufacturers Literature
- Literature/Schematics (1)
- J.R. Publications Transistor Radio Service Handbook (Vol. 1, 1960 Supplement, Page F3.)
- Literature/Schematics (2)
- J.R. Publications Car Radio Service Handbook (Page F11.)
- Literature/Schematics (3)
- Mingay's Price Service (Feb 1962 & Aug 1962.)
- Author
- Model page created by Brian Wilson. See "Data change" for further contributors.
- Other Models
-
Here you find 141 models, 84 with images and 49 with schematics for wireless sets etc. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.
All listed radios etc. from Ferris Bros. Pty Ltd.; Sydney