- Country
- United States of America (USA)
- Manufacturer / Brand
- General Electric Co. (GE); Bridgeport CT, Syracuse NY
- Year
- 1946–1948
- Category
- Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
- Radiomuseum.org ID
- 41878
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- Brand: Musaphonic
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- Number of Tubes
- 6
- Main principle
- Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
- Tuned circuits
- 7 AM circuit(s)
- Wave bands
- Broadcast only (MW).
- Power type and voltage
- Line / Batteries (any type) / Either AC: 50 to 60 Hz, 105-125V or DC: 105 to 125V or Batteries: 2 x 45 & 2 x 4.5 Volt
- Loudspeaker
- Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5.25 inch = 13.3 cm
- Power out
- 0.15 W (0.27 W max.)
- Material
- Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
- from Radiomuseum.org
- Model: 254 - General Electric Co. GE;
- Shape
- Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
- Dimensions (WHD)
- 15 x 10.5 x 6.25 inch / 381 x 267 x 159 mm
- Notes
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The General Electric 254 is a 6 tube AC/DC/Battery operated portable BC band receiver. The BC band frequency tuning range is 540 to 1620kHz. Has built-in loop antenna and tan finish cabinet.
- Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
- 14 lb 0 oz (14 lb) / 6.356 kg
- External source of data
- Ernst Erb
- Source of data
- Collector's Guide to Antique Radios 4. Edition
- Circuit diagram reference
- Rider's Perpetual, Volume 16 = ca. 1948 and before
- Literature/Schematics (1)
- Photofact Folder, Howard W. SAMS (Set 32, Date 1/48, Folder 482-9)
- Literature/Schematics (2)
- Beitman Radio Diagrams, Vol. 08, 1948 (Page 59)
- Literature/Schematics (3)
- General Electric Folder 1000M-PUB.NO. 175-59 for 1947.
- Literature/Schematics (4)
- General Electric Service Notes (General Electric Radio Service Guide Volume III 1946 to 1961 page 58)
- Other Models
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Here you find 2909 models, 2135 with images and 2034 with schematics for wireless sets etc. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.
All listed radios etc. from General Electric Co. (GE); Bridgeport CT, Syracuse NY
Collections
The model 254 is part of the collections of the following members.