• Year
  • 1961
  • Category
  • Kit (Parts plus instruction) or building instructions only
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 348243

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 3
  • Valves / Tubes
  • Main principle
  • TRF (Tuned-Radio-Frequency but use of regeneration unknown)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast (MW) and Long Wave.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 50Hz, 200-250 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5 inch = 12.7 cm
  • Material
  • Various materials
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Popular Four - Clyne Radio Ltd; London
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, with any shape - general.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 12 x 6 x 5 inch / 305 x 152 x 127 mm
  • Notes
  • Popular Four

    Improved appearance and performance. A new three-valve plus miniature contact-cooled rectifier mains T.R.F. receiver is now available.

    New De Luxe cabinet, polished Walnut finish, cream trim, and attractive horizontal dial (as illustrated). Quality 5in P.M. speaker. Specially wound high gain super-sensitive Denco coils, medium and long wavebands. Excellent continental reception!

    Overall dimensions: 12in. x 6in, 5in. A.C. 200/250 volt. Simple construction with guaranteed results. Easy-to-follow practical and theoretical diagrams are supplied. All necessary components, down to the last nut and bolt, are offered at a special inclusive price of £5.5.0. plus 3/6 p & p.
    Instruction book available separately 1/6. post free. All parts are available separately. 

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

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