638

Mullard (NZ), C. & A. Odlin Co. Ltd. (Odlins); Wellington

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  • Year
  • 1948 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 363766

Click on the schematic thumbnail to request the schematic as a free document.

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 50Hz, 240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 8 inch = 20.3 cm
  • Material
  • Bakelite case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 638 - Mullard NZ, C. & A. Odlin Co.
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, with any shape - general.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 16.75 x 11 x 8 inch / 425 x 279 x 203 mm
  • Notes

  • Mullard 638

    6-Valve superhet with RF stage dual wave table receiver.

    8" Philips Ticonal PM speaker and connections for gramophone pickup and extension speaker.

    See also Philips 465 and broadcast version Mullard 627. 

    MODEL 638 6-VALVE DUAL-WAVE incorporates all the features of the 627, but in addition to the standard broadcast, it is designed for Short-wave reception with a coverage of 16 to 50 metres, with ample power at your fingertips. 

    The performance of thís Receiver is so wonderful that you will marvel where it all comes from. Rich tone and amazing sensitivity. 8 P.M. Speaker, spin tuning easily controlled by a large knob. Moulded cabinet with vertical dust-free grille bars, surmounted by an easy-to-read plate glass dial. The built-in plate aerial makes outside posts and wires unnecessary. Fitted with terminals for extension speaker and Gramophone Pick-up. £35/17/6

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 35.88 NZ £
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Hawkes Bay Herald-Tribune 27 May 1948 Page 7)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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