National Mighty Midget B44 Centre Pivot Dial Pointer

National (Brand), Burns, John and Co., Ltd.; Auckland

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  • Year
  • 1945 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 361747

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 50Hz, 230 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent or electro-dynamic (moving coil), system not known yet.
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: National Mighty Midget B44 [Centre Pivot Dial Pointer] - National Brand, Burns, John
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel without push buttons, Mantel/Midget/Compact up to 14
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 13.5 x 0 x 0 inch / 343 x 0 x 0 mm
  • Notes

  • National Model B44 (Centre Pivot Dial Pointer)

    5-valve broadcast (MW) superhet mantel model receiver.

    Manufactured for John Burns & Co. Ltd.

    National brand radios were manufactured by various manufacturers including Westco Products Ltd, Radio (1936) Ltd, and Sheffield Radio Ltd. The Model B44 appears to have been manufactured by Sheffield Radio Ltd as it uses a similar model code and chassis to known Sheffield branded models.

    " 5-VALVE MIGHTY MIDGET The Tom Thumb of radio for size...but a giant in power. Crystal clear, balanced tone. Marvellous distance getter. Big, clear face dial. Tropic-proofed components. etc. Ideal for lounge, Bedroom, or kitchen set.

    See also National B44 (Base Pivot Dial Pointer).

  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Auckland Star 18 September 1945 Page 7)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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