Skyscraper Console Radiogram RO

Skyscraper (Brand) Bond & Bond Ltd.;Auckland

  • Year
  • 1947
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 360553

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 7
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 460 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast plus more than 2 Short Wave bands.
  • Details
  • Record Player (perh.Changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 50Hz, 230 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 12 inch = 30.5 cm
  • Power out
  • 4.5 W (max.)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Skyscraper Console Radiogram RO - Skyscraper Brand Bond & Bond
  • Shape
  • Console with any shape - in general
  • Notes
  • Skyscraper RO Console Radiogram

    A magnificent 7-valve console radiogram that will add beauty to every home and give you endless entertainment from either its beautiful radio or the built-in elecríc gramophone. £89/2/6

    Also available with an automatic eight record changer which will play either 10in or 12in records. £98/2/6

    The record player or changer opens out from the front behind a bottom-hinged door. Side positioned record storage.

    Other models using the RO chassis include Ultimate and Lewis Eady console and mantel models.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 89.13 NZ £
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Northern Advocate 15 October 1947 Page 1)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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