• Year
  • 1959
  • Category
  • Car Radio, perhaps also + sound player/recorder
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 326516

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • Number of Transistors
  • 1
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 470 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage Battery for all (e.g. for car radios and amateur radios) / 12 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - This model requires external speaker(s).
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Little Nipper 42TC - His Master's Voice HMV, H.M.V.
  • Shape
  • Chassis only or for «building in»
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 7 x 2 x 7.125 inch / 178 x 51 x 181 mm
  • Notes
  • HMV 42TC "Little Nipper" Car Radio

    A four valve transistor output B/C (AM) car radio for 12 volt operation. tailored installation accessory kits, including speaker and aerial, available for popular makes of vehicles. Escutcheon and knobs in black. Tuning range 550 - 1605 kC/s (kHz). Separate edgelit scales for each State. Power output 1.75W at 10% distortion. Battery drain 1,2A approximately. (MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    HMV Little Nipper branded export Radiomobile Model 42TC with Australian States dial scale.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 4 lb 0 oz (4 lb) / 1.816 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 44.10 AUS £
  • Author
  • Model page created by Martin Kent. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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