• Year
  • 1937 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 348633

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 460 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC)
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 5 inch = 12.7 cm
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 85T - His Master's Voice N.Z., Ltd.,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel without push buttons, Mantel/Midget/Compact up to 14
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 327 x 225 x 181 mm / 12.9 x 8.9 x 7.1 inch
  • Notes
  • 5-VALVE H.M.V TABLE MODEL This broadcast model, with its powerful circuit, gives excellent reception from stations near and far. It's "easy-to·read'" dial gives far better selectivity of closely situated stations, and its many features include automatic volume control, airplane dial, dynamic speaker, etc. Cash Price Only £13/10/-.

    Manufactured by RCA, New York. See US version RCA 85T.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 13.50 NZ £
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Northern Advocate 5 May 1938 Page 10)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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