• Year
  • 1950
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 238418

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • ZF/IF 452 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast, Long Wave and more than two Short Wave bands.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 110; 125; 145; 200; 220; 245 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 19 cm = 7.5 inch
  • Power out
  • 4.5 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Bakelite case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: BX494A /01 - Philips Belgium Belgien
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, low profile (big size).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 445 x 305 x 229 mm / 17.5 x 12 x 9 inch
  • Notes
  • Same chassis as BX490A except the cabinet and some mechanical parts. See technical page with this model.

    This radio can accomodate EAF41 as well as EAF42: see wiring diagram with BX490A.

    AM radio for external antenna:
    • LW: 150 - 420 kHz.
    • BC: 517 - 1620 kHz.
    • SW1: 5,94 - 9,38 MHz.
    • SW2: 9,37 - 13,95 MHz.
    • SW3: 11,54 - 17,65 MHz.
    • SW4: 17,65 - 26,8 MHz.
    Loudspeaker: 9696-05 (5Ω, with soundwave diffuser).
    Dial lamp: 2x 8045D (E10, 6.3V/320mA).
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 9.6 kg / 21 lb 2.3 oz (21.145 lb)
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original-techn. papers.
  • Author
  • Model page created by Michael Watterson. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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