Jamboree CN438

Vidor Ltd.; Erith (Kent)

  • Year
  • 1956
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 230970

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 2
  • Valves / Tubes
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Record Player (not changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 90 & ? Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5 inch = 12.7 cm
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Jamboree CN438 - Vidor Ltd.; Erith Kent
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 13.75 x 4.5 x 9.5 inch / 349 x 114 x 241 mm
  • Notes
  • From the 1956 UK Radio Show Catalogue: "The sensational new battery operated portable record player. Single speed (45 r.p.m.) 5-in.P.M. speaker- enables you to play your favourite discs indoors or out, on holiday or at home"

    Not listed in 1957 and no price known. No known examples, only publicity photographs.

    Uses 90V  Layer Type H. T. Battery L5512. LT battery unknown.

    Same cabinet as Regatta CN420 or Henley CN426 Attaché Radios

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 10.25 lb (10 lb 4 oz) / 4.654 kg
  • Author
  • Model page created by Michael Watterson. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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