• Year
  • 1950–1953
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 191552

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 458 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 90 & 1.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 7 inch = 17.8 cm
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: BC1299 - Genalex, BGE brand, British
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 13.5 x 10.75 x 6 inch / 343 x 273 x 152 mm
  • Notes
  • Genalex
    British General Electric Co. Pty. Ltd.
    104-114 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW.

    Model BC1299.
    Features: 5 valve, 1.4V, B/C portable receiver; 7" permag speaker; high impedance loop aerial built in; external A/E terminals. Uses one 745 and two 482 Batteries; external heavy duty battery leads; 3-position tone control. Leatherette covered case with lid and carrying handle.

    See also Tasma Model 1299.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 17 lb 8 oz (17.5 lb) / 7.945 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 36.50 AUS £
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Australian Official Radio Service Manual Vol. X
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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