402

Columbus (Brand); Radio Centre Ltd.; Wellington

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  • Year
  • 1947
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 338320

Click on the schematic thumbnail to request the schematic as a free document.

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Number of Transistors
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line / Batteries (any type) / 230 or 90 & 9 Volt
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 402 - Columbus Brand; Radio Centre
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 320 x 280 x 160 mm / 12.6 x 11 x 6.3 inch
  • Notes

  • 6-valve superhet with RF stage portable broadcast (MW) receiver.

    From S/N 84401 this model changed to 5 valves as follows: 1N5 1A7 1N5 1H5 3Q5 Selinium Rectifier, see schematic.

    The following variants of this are: Model 402A 1948, Model 402X 1949? and Model 402Z 1950?

    Batteries: 2 x 45V No.482 and 1 x 9V C12.

    Cabinet made from vinyl-covered wood and wooden trim.

    Manufactured by Radio Corporation Of New Zealand Ltd for Columbus Radio Centre Ltd.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 36.00 £
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Otago Daily Times 17 December 1947 Page 7)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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