Wavemaster 7 Transistor Luxury Portable

Clyne Radio Ltd; London

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  • Year
  • 1961
  • Category
  • Kit (Parts plus instruction) or building instructions only
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 348244

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 7
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast (MW) and Long Wave.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 7.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
  • Power out
  • 0.4 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Wavemaster 7 Transistor Luxury Portable - Clyne Radio Ltd; London
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 10 x 6.75 x 4.5 inch / 254 x 171 x 114 mm
  • Notes

  • THE "WAVEMANTER" 7-TRANSISTOR LUXURY PORTABLE

    400 milliwatt output. Build yourself a medium and long wave push-pull superhet A.V.C. Perfect car radio reception. Size 10in. x 6.75in. x 4.5in. at the base tapering to 4in. at top. Very attractive two-tone grey Vinyl covered cabinet with black and gold printed escutcheon plate, cream, and gold knobs, handle, and cabinet fittings.

    Weight complete with long-life 7.5 volts battery, 4.5 lb.
    Mazda high-grade transistors throughout.
    High-Flux 7in. x 4in. elliptical speaker.
    Slow motion tuning. Co-axial socket at rear for direct connection to car radio aerial. 
    Improved reception by use of a seven-section plated telescopic aerial disappearing into the cabinet when closed, 34in. above cabinet when fully extended.
    Construction simplified by Bakelíte chassis board with the following components already mounted:

    • I.F. Transformers (3)
    • Oscillator Coil
    • Trimmer Bank
    • Output Transformer, Interstage Transformer
    • Aerial brackets, and earth bar.

    Inclusive price for all required components, full assembly instructions - nothing more to buy is £10.19.6 plus 3/6 P. & P.

    Alignment service available. Full assembly instructions and individually priced parts which are available separately 2/6, post-free. 

     

     

     

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 4.5 lb (4 lb 8 oz) / 2.043 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 10.95 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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