New Screened Portable

Burndept Ltd. London

  • Year
  • 1929
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 138275

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • TRF with regeneration
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast (MW) and Long Wave.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage and/or dry batteries / 2 (storage, fil.) + 3 x 45 + multi-tap bias 1.5 to 7.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Magnetic loudspeaker (reed) generic. / Ø 28 cm = 11 inch
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: New Screened Portable - Burndept Ltd. London
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 380 x 220 x 400 mm / 15 x 8.7 x 15.7 inch
  • Notes
  • 230- 500 metres and 1000- 2000 metres. Slightly different case: the "Super Screened Portable". Modernized and cheaper version of the 1928 model. Regeneration control via variable capacitor labelled "REACTION".
    Turntable for turning radio for best reception

    (Drehteller zum bequemen Ausrichten auf den Sender)

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 8 kg / 17 lb 9.9 oz (17.621 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 19.00 GBP
  • Mentioned in
  • Amateur Wireless Sept.1929, p.445
  • Author
  • Model page created by Otto Frosinn. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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