BC999

Genalex, BGE (brand), British General Electric Co. Pty Ltd.; Sydney, NSW.

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  • Year
  • 1947–1950
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 186720

Click on the schematic thumbnail to request the schematic as a free document.

 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 6 inch = 15.2 cm
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: BC999 - Genalex, BGE brand, British
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 14.625 x 10.5 x 5.625 inch / 371 x 267 x 143 mm
  • Notes

  • MODEL: BC999

    Features: 5V, B/C; tone control; 6" speaker; tuned R.F. stage; overall size 14½" x 10½" x 5½"; weighs 17½ lbs.; on/off switch on control panel; inbuilt aerial encircling case; suit case carrying handle; two tone brown leatherette-covered wooden case; uses two 482 and one 745 batteries.

    Retail selling price: £28/7/-.

    Battery types used:

    • (A) 1 x 745 (Eveready) or 3745 (Diamond)
    • (B) 2 x 482 (Eveready) or 3482 (Diamond)

    See also Tasma Model 999.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 17.5 lb (17 lb 8 oz) / 7.945 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 28.35 Aus£
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Australian Official Radio Service Manual Vol. VI
  • Mentioned in
  • Radio Electrical Weekly, Vol. 27, No. 13 (614th Issue), 26/7/1948, Page 9.
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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