RS 2

Meccano Ltd.; Liverpool

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  • Year
  • 1922 ?
  • Category
  • Kit (Parts plus instruction) or building instructions only
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 77041

 Technical Specifications

  • Main principle
  • Crystal or Solid State Detector
  • Wave bands
  • Wave Bands given in the notes.
  • Power type and voltage
  • No Power needed
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: RS 2 - Meccano Ltd.; Liverpool
  • Notes

  • The Meccano RS1 and RS2 were the first radio receivers produced by Meccano Ltd. in 1922. Both were simple crystal sets constructed from standard Meccano parts mounted on a metal baseplate.

    • RS1 was supplied fully assembled.
    • RS2 was sold as a constructional kit, allowing the user to build the set following Meccano’s illustrated instructions.

    Each receiver used a single tuned circuit with a variable condenser and coil, feeding a cat‑whisker crystal detector and headphones. Frequency range ~830 kHz (360 m).

    The design was promoted for its simplicity and efficiency, suitable for reception within about 25 miles of a broadcasting station.

    The sets were tested in London, Paris, and New York, where they successfully received concerts and telegraphic messages. Meccano’s Radio Department at Binns Road offered support and instruction leaflets to builders.

  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Meccano Magazine Vol. 7 (1922), p. 6.)

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