Super Nine Portable Caradio M274 (274) 12 volt

Ferris Bros. Pty Ltd.; Sydney

  • Year
  • 1967
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 189973

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 9
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 3 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage and/or dry batteries / 12 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Super Nine Portable Caradio M274 [12 volt] - Ferris Bros. Pty Ltd.; Sydney
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 228 x 175 x 68 mm / 9 x 6.9 x 2.7 inch
  • Notes
  • This model, like many Ferris models, could be used as a portable or, when slid into a special under-dash cradle, a car radio. When used as a car radio, it is automatically connected to the car's power supply, speaker, and aerial. The cradle contains a further stage of audio amplification.  This transistor type is not stated on the circuit, or listed in the cradle parts list, but is likely a 2N301 or similar.  Alternatives to the transistors listed could also be used. The case is of thick cast metal and is very heavy.  There is also a 6-volt variant.

    The cradle alone weighs 1.8 kilograms.

    The design voltage is shown on the fascia, just to the left of the tuning scale. 

    The elliptical speaker measures 135mm by 95mm.

    The small box at the rear of the cradle holds the components for the audio amplifier and serious filter components.

     

     

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 2.4 kg / 5 lb 4.6 oz (5.286 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 84.90 AUS $
  • Source of data
  • -- Collector info (Sammler)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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