Citizen Four Transistor Pocket Receiver

Clyne Radio Ltd; London

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  • Year
  • 1961
  • Category
  • Kit (Parts plus instruction) or building instructions only
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 348251

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 4
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • TRF (Tuned-Radio-Frequency but use of regeneration unknown)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 2.5 inch = 6.4 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.25 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Citizen Four Transistor Pocket Receiver - Clyne Radio Ltd; London
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 5.25 x 3 x 1.75 inch / 133 x 76 x 44 mm
  • Notes

  • The "CITIZEN"

    Our sensitive 4 transistor plus diode pocket transistor receiver for full medium wave reception with the following outstanding features: 

    • Completely self-contained - no external aerial or earth required.
    • Genuine 2.5in High Flux PM speaker.
    • Push-pull output - 250 milliwatts. Genuine Ediswan transistors.
    • Sockets provided for personal listening and car aerial.
    • Volume Control with on/off switch.
    • Condenser tuning.

    Easy assembly on colour-coded, pre-tagged circuit board. Attractive red polystyrene cabinet measures 5.25in x 3in x 1.75in, chrome handle and attractive dial.

    All required components included, full instructions, solder etc and battery at the special inclusive price of only 95/- plus 2/6 P&P. All parts available separately - Itemised list and full assembly instructions, sent for 1/6 post free. Hear this amazing little receiver working at any of our branches.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 4.75 GBP
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Advert Practical Wireless October 1961 p 511)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Clive Forder. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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