• Year
  • 1935
  • Category
  • Commercial Transmitter & Receiver (TRX not Amateur)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 328263

 Technical Specifications

  • Main principle
  • Transmitter
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC)
  • Loudspeaker
  • - - No sound reproduction output.
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 50 Watt Broadcast Transmitter KVFH 50/2C - Colmovox Brand, Colville-Moore
  • Shape
  • Rack
  • Notes
  • The new type KVFH 50/ 2C transmitter for 4IP Ipswich, Queensland, manufactured by Colville Wireless Equipment Co., Sydney under license and in collaboration with Philips Lamps (A/sia) Ltd.

    Transmits on 208 metres (1440 kHz) with a carrier power 0f 50 watts.

    Marked on the photo are;

    (1) is the modulator and sub-modulator panel carrying the input from the mixer panel which drives the sub modulator which in turn drives the 200 W modulator valve. The cathode ray screen may be seen at the top of the panel. This provides a visual indication of fidelity and percentage modulation.

    (2) Is the R.F. panel in which are incorporated the Crystal Oscillator (with thermostatically controlled dual crystals); Separator stage; 1st R.F. amplifier and output R.F. amplifier.

    (3) contains all transformers, rectifiers and filters supplying voltages to the various stages from 150 to 2,000 volts. Each circuit is protected with " delay," sequence" and " over- load" relays, the  operation of which is indicated by the signalling 'lamps in the centre of the panel.

    (4) shows a back view of the R.F. panel which also carries the crystal oven (not shown).

    The studio equipment comprises velocity, condenser and Reiss microphones; 2 speed phonograph turntables; crystal pickups; mixer panel, etc.

  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Broadcasting Business Sep 13, 1935, Page 2)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gary Cowans. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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