Good Companion Mk2 Standard

Elpreq (Brand), Electronic Precision Equipment Ltd.; Wealdstone

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  • Year
  • 1962
  • Category
  • Kit (Parts plus instruction) or building instructions only
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 348714

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 470 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 8 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast (MW) and Long Wave.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / PP9: 1 x 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5 inch = 12.7 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.75 W (undistorted)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Good Companion Mk2 [Standard] - Elpreq Brand, Electronic
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 11 x 8 x 3 inch / 279 x 203 x 76 mm
  • Notes

  • Good Companion Mk. 2

    The Finest combined portable car radio for the home constructor.

    • 750 mW output
    • 6 transistors and 2 diodes
    • Full Medium and Long Wave coverage.
    • Quality speaker
    • Very fine tuning with calibrated dial.
    • Latest printed circuit.
    • Internal high gain aerial with car aerial socket.
    • Ceramic IF filters (Trans Filters)
    • Single-ended Class B push-pull output stage with no output transformer so a high impedance speaker of 25-35 Ω is used.

    Available in two cabinet styles De Luxe at £10 19 6 or Standard at £9 19 6.

    Similar circuit to the MK 1 which used conventional IF transformers.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 9.95 GBP
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Radio Constructor Aug 1962, Pages 54 - 59.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Clive Forder. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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