Grand Piano Radio Continental

Franklin, L.K., Co., Inc.; Los Angeles CA

  • Year
  • 1954 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 223804

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • AC/DC-set / 105 to 125 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Bakelite or Plastics (type unknown)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Grand Piano Radio Continental - Franklin, L.K., Co., Inc.; Los
  • Shape
  • Design Radio or Novelty / Gadget - fancy or unusual shape.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 270 x 170 x 280 mm / 10.6 x 6.7 x 11 inch
  • Notes
  • The Grand Piano Radio for AC/DC 105 to 125 volts was made by L.K. Franklin Co. Inc., Los Angeles, California, USA. It is of rich marbled bakelite. See also the very similar model 494 before uploading pictures. On the dial of the radio it says "Continental". There's no maker's plate or model no. on the chassis. It has a normal US plug for line power.

  • Author
  • Model page created by Ernst Erb. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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