Portable Car Radio M134 MKIII (134 MKIII)

Ferris Bros. Pty Ltd.; Sydney

  • Year
  • 1961/1962
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 262062

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 7
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 3 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage and/or dry batteries / 12 / 1 x 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 4 inch = 10.2 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.4 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Portable Car Radio M134 MKIII - Ferris Bros. Pty Ltd.; Sydney
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 9.5 x 7.5 x 2.75 inch / 241 x 191 x 70 mm
  • Notes
  • This MkIII version of the Ferris 134 reduces the transistor count from 8 to 7 with a complete revision of the RF section of the radio.

    All versions of the 134 use the same cradle for use as a car radio.

    Physical dimensions and weight remain and the internal battery remains as an Eveready Type 2364.

    Accessories for Model 134 Mark III:

    • 12V cradle - fits under dash, £4/19/-
    • 6V cradle - fits under dash, £6/15/-
    • De-luxe cradle (12V only), £14/14/-
    • Seat bracket, £2/2/-
    • Seat bracket w/connection to car battery, 12V, £3/19/6
    • Seat bracket w/connection to car battery, 6V, £4/19/6
    • 1027; auxilliary battery unit, £2/19/6
    • 1050; 240V - 9V AC power supply unit for use in home, £5/5/-
    • 960/961; gutter grip aerial, £2/5/-
    • Car radio aerial, £2/12/6
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 2.4 kg / 5 lb 4.6 oz (5.286 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 51.45 AUS £
  • Mentioned in
  • - - Manufacturers Literature
  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Wilson. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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