The Companion 249

Bulova Watch Company Limited; Toronto

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  • Year
  • 1957 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 298541

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line / Storage batteries (perhaps also batteries) / Either 2 x 1.5 & 67.5 or AC or DC 105 - 125 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 3 inch = 7.6 cm
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: The Companion 249 - Bulova Watch Company Limited;
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Notes

  • The Canadian Bulova model 249 (The Companion) is a 4-tube portable radio that can operate from internal batteries or 117V AC or DC. 
    Requires two C size Eveready type 950 "A" batteries, and one 67.5V Eveready type 477 "B" battery. Also available in blue model 246 and Tan model 247.

    Although not the same model, the schematic from USA model 240 may be close enough for repair purpose

  • Author
  • Model page created by Tom Seeger. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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