Twintriple (Twin Triple) Transportable B4D

Pye Ltd., Radio Works; Cambridge

  • Year
  • 1930
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 72068

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • TRF without regeneration
  • Tuned circuits
  • 3 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast (MW) and Long Wave.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage and/or dry batteries / 2 & 126 & 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Magnetic loudspeaker (reed) generic. / Ø 11 inch = 27.9 cm
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Twintriple Transportable B4D - Pye Ltd., Radio Works;
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, high profile (upright - NOT Cathedral nor decorative).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 16 x 17.5 x 9.5 inch / 406 x 445 x 241 mm
  • Notes
  • Internal frame aerial, turnable on base. See also PYE Twintriple models DC4D (DC mains) and AC4D (AC mains).

    The phrase "Twin-Triple Transportable" is mentioned in J. Hill, Radio! Radio!

    Note: Trade Service Sheet 719 has a release date of 1931 for this model, which seems to be inaccurate.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 23.10 GBP
  • External source of data
  • "Trader" April 21, 1945, Service Sheet 719

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