KB 642

Kolster Brandes Ltd. (KB, K.B., ITT); Foots Cray; GB

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  • Year
  • 1937
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 201545

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 464 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast, Long Wave and Short Wave.
  • Power type and voltage
  • AC/DC-set / 195-270 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 8 inch = 20.3 cm
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: KB 642 - Kolster Brandes Ltd. KB, K.B.,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, high profile (upright - NOT Cathedral nor decorative).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 19.5 x 13.5 x 11 inch / 495 x 343 x 279 mm
  • Notes

  • "Designed for D.C. or A.C. mains, the KB 642 Superhet has many technical refinements which contribute to its superior performance and dependability. With this fine receiver you can take your choice of the many fascinating and unusual radio programmes from broadcasting stations in the most remote parts of the earth."

    Wave-ranges : 16.5-50, 195-550, 970-2,300 metres.
    6 tuned circuits. Special input circuit to eliminate “whistles." Three colour, illuminated, full vision dial. Provision for use of external Speaker 8 in. high-fidelity moving coil speaker. 200-270 volts D.C. or A.C. (A.C. 40-60 cycles).
    Exceptionally attractive horizontal figured walnut cabinet.
    Dimensions : I9½ in. long, 13½ in. high, 11 in. deep.
    May be used with KB All-Wave “Rejectostat” aerial.

    PRICE: 10 GUINEAS

    The same chassis is fitted to the KB 652 model which has a different dial.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 10.50 GBP
  • Author
  • Model page created by Howard Craven. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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