Universal All-Wave Super 7 BC3867

GEC, General Electric Co Ltd., GENALEX; London

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  • Year
  • 1937–1939 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 371595
    • Brand: Gecophone

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 7
  • Number of Transistors
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; Export model
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast plus 2 Short Wave bands.
  • Power type and voltage
  • AC/DC-set / 210-250 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 20 cm = 7.9 inch
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Universal All-Wave Super 7 BC3867 - GEC, General Electric Co Ltd.,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, low profile (big size).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 450 x 430 x 280 mm / 17.7 x 16.9 x 11 inch
  • Notes

  • A 1939 British-designed GEC 7-valve, 3-band AC/DC superhet radio in a walnut cabinet, built for the Indian market.

    Wave Bands: 3 Bands:

    • Short Wave 1: 13.5 to 40 metres
    • Short Wave 2: 36 to 100 metres
    • Medium Wave: 200 to 550 metres

    Special Features & Controls:

    • 12" "Chromoscopic Dial" with Wavelength, frequency, and station name calibration
    • "Tuneray" tuning indicator
    • "Rotavernier" microtuner
    • Automatic two-speed tuning & visual switching
    • "Balanced quality" A.V.C. (Automatic Volume Control) to prevent fading
    • Powerline noise shield
    • Extension speaker switchplug & Gramophone Pick-up connections
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (The Indian Listener Vol. IV No.7, 22 March 1939, page 474.)

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