• Year
  • 1958–1960
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 296646

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 0
  • Number of Transistors
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Rec.Player+Audio.Amp+LS
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 9 & 6 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Transigram TG4082 - Standard Telephones and Cables
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 10.5 x 6.85 x 14.5 inch / 267 x 174 x 368 mm
  • Notes
  • STC Model 4082 "Transigram"

    A four-transistor portable record player operating from two internal dry batteries. Governor-controlled motor and amplifier batteries chosen to give equivalent life of approximately 150 hours hours under average conditions. Features a BSR model TU9D four speed player fitted with 4.5V DC motor, operates from 6V type 509 lantern battery; four-speed switch at side of turntable with on-off lever. Player is suitable for standard and LP discs, all speeds and sizes; pick-up with turnover sapphire styli. Pick-up equaliser and scratch filter. Two-tone plastic-covered wooden cabinet with collapsible carrying handle in balanced position. Colours: red/fawn or blue/grey. Lid fitted with stay hinges and new-style catches. Provision for carrying up to six 7" records within cabinet. Removable cabinet base for easy battery replacement. Battery connection made so that incorrect connections is impossible.

    Speaker Rola Type 5F
    Batteries Eveready Types 765 & 509.
    Weight includes batteries.
    Price 15 shillings extra in WA.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 11 lb 12 oz (11.75 lb) / 5.335 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 42.00 AUS £
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (STC Radio Service Bulletin Issue No. 137, October 1958. (Also at KevinChant.com))
  • Author
  • Model page created by Martin Kent. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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