Calstan Portable 403

Zenith Radio Co. Ltd.; Sydney, NSW

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  • Year
  • 1947/1948
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 315639

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • Valves / Tubes
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5 inch = 12.7 cm
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Calstan Portable 403 - Zenith Radio Co. Ltd.; Sydney,
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 12.25 x 9.625 x 4.75 inch / 311 x 244 x 121 mm
  • Notes

  • CALSTAN Portable
    Zenith Radio Co. Pty. Ltd.
    131 Palmer St., Sydney

    Model: 403.
    Selling Features: 4 valve, 1.4 volt, B/C Portable; built-in loop aerial, external aerial and earth connections; 5" speaker; Eveready "Minimax" batteries; snap-action handle; volume control incorporates on-off switch; housed in leatherette covered case, and provided with rubber feet.
    Retail Price: £22/8/9

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 13 lb 8 oz (13.5 lb) / 6.129 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 22.40 AUS £
  • Author
  • Model page created by Martin Kent. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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