• Year
  • 1950
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 319245

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 8 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line / Batteries (any type) / 230VAC or 1.5V & 67½ Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 6 inch = 15.2 cm
  • Material
  • Bakelite or Plastics (type unknown)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: WESTCO Portable 40 - Westonhouse Radio Ltd.;
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 300 x 230 x 180 mm / 11.8 x 9.1 x 7.1 inch
  • Notes
  • 5 valve, AC, or battery power superhet with an RF stage.

    Cabinet has molded plastic front and rear panels with a wooden body.

    Available in battery-only versions also.

     

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 5.2 kg / 11 lb 7.3 oz (11.454 lb)
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (NZVRS Bulletin Vol 34, N0 2 2013 ii, Page 7.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Noel Sutherland. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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