Contessa Mk.III

Henry's Radio Ltd.; London

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  • Year
  • 1962
  • Category
  • Kit (Parts plus instruction) or building instructions only
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 257688

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 6
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast (MW) and Long Wave.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Power out
  • 0.6 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Contessa Mk.III - Henry's Radio Ltd.; London
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 10.5 x 7.5 x 3.5 inch / 267 x 191 x 89 mm
  • Notes

  • Contessa Mk.III is a kit for building a six transistor combined portable and car radio.

    Advert:
    The new "Contessa" 6-Transistor Portable Superhet Radio features simple-printed circuit construction and fully illustrated building instructions, with all parts clearly marked and identified. Fitted with 8" Ferrite aerial. Double IFTs and the latest in components and design. Full tuning of both Medium and Long Wave bands with unbeatable selectivity and sensitivity. Clearly marked station dial and room-filling "Mellowtone" push-pull output are standard features.

    Supplied with two-tone beige or two-tone blue cabinet with gold fittings.

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