• Year
  • 1960–1962
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 296719

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 7
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5 inch = 12.7 cm
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Transette B7100 - Genalex, BGE brand, British
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel without push buttons, Mantel/Midget/Compact up to 14
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 13.25 x 7.125 x 3 inch / 337 x 181 x 76 mm
  • Notes
  • BGE Model B7100 "Transette"

    Smartly styled in glowing timber with rich gold trim, the "Transette" is featherlight for easiest carrying and is ruggedly made to give long reliable service.  The "Transette" operates on one Eveready Type 276P 9-volt battery and weighs only 6 lb complete.

    Features: tuning range 530-1620 kC/s (kHz), in-built magnetic rod aerial, heavy duty 5" speaker and class "B" push-pull audio output stage for extra volume with maximum operating economy.

    Cabinet finishes in Maple, Walnut & Camphor Laurel.
    Price includes battery. (FROM MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    See also STC Transette TR7100.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 42.00 AUS £
  • Literature/Schematics (3)
  • Feb 1961 to Feb 1962.
  • Author
  • Model page created by Martin Kent. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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