Portable Car Radio M 104 12 volt.

Ferris Bros. Pty Ltd.; Sydney

  • Year
  • 1954
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 194525

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast plus 2 Short Wave bands.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line / Storage batteries (perhaps also batteries) / 240 / 12 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Portable Car Radio M 104 [12 volt.] - Ferris Bros. Pty Ltd.; Sydney
  • Notes
  • This model mounts in a cradle under the dash board when used as a car radio. It can be withdrawn and connected to the AC mains for household use. It uses a non-synchronous vibrator power supply when in the car.

    SW1   3.4 ... 4.55 MHz
    SW 2  4.8 ... 15.5 MHz

    See also the Ferris Portable Car Radio M 104 for operation from 240 / 6 volt.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 5 kg / 11 lb 0.2 oz (11.013 lb)
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Australian Official Radio Service Manual Vol. XIII
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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