480-B (FADA-8)

Fada Radio & Electric Co.; Long Island (NY)

Data
Forum
Pictures
Collections

  • Year
  • 1927–1929
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 39594
    • alternative name: Andrea-Radio || Nater, Henri, Atlanta-Radio; Zürich

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

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 8
  • Main principle
  • TRF without regeneration; 3 AF stage(s); Neutrodyne
  • Tuned circuits
  • 5 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line / Batteries (any type)
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 480-B - Fada Radio & Electric Co.;
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Box - most often with Lid (NOT slant panel).
  • Notes
  • Two dials (primary tuning control knobs) . Requires external power supply for mains operation. The FADA dealer price list of December 1st 1928 mentiones the FADA 480-B as FADA-8 table type with loop - for a dealer price of 90 $ and end price 150 $ without tubes - but still a reduced price. There are also other FADA-8 models!
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 300.00 $
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 1 = 1931/1934 (for 1919-1931)

 Collections | Museums | Literature

 Forum