Companion Oxford 65-AW Table Tombstone

Companion (Brand), Johns Ltd., (Wellmade Ltd.); Auckland

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  • Year
  • 1936
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 349590

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Valves / Tubes
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast plus 2 Short Wave bands.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 230 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 8 inch = 20.3 cm
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Companion Oxford 65-AW [Table Tombstone] - Companion Brand, Johns Ltd.,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Tombstone = decorative upright, not cathedral but can have rounded edges.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 335 x 455 x 265 mm / 13.2 x 17.9 x 10.4 inch
  • Notes

  • Main Features of the "COMPANION" 65 All-Wave:  

    • Genuine All-Wave, 18 to 550 metres. (Notes NOT Dual Wave).
    • Specially Designed for new 1YA Conditlons.
    • Aeroplane Dial.
    • Superhet, using 1935 Type Valves; 12,000-mile range. 
    • Extreme Sensitivity and Selectivity. 
    • Superb Tone unique to "Companlon."
    • Exquisite Cabinet Craft.
    • Almost Completely Built in New Zealand.
    • 12 Months Months Honourable Guarantee.
    • Manufactured by AuckIand's Oldest Radlo Firm. 

    Celestion 8" speaker.

    Available in AC or DC mains options. The inclusion of DC power options was because large tracts of Auckland (where Johns and Wellmade were situated) were supplied by DC power generation.

    Available in Oxford mantel, Ascot console and Daventry Console cabinets.

    Manufactured by Wellmade Ltd for Johns Ltd.

  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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