Deluxe Radio-Tape Unit M5

Ferry Sound Industries; Adelaide S.A.

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  • Year
  • 1952–1954
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 302617

 Technical Specifications

  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Details
  • Tape Recorder
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Deluxe Radio-Tape Unit M5 - Ferry Sound Industries;
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, with any shape - general.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 470 x 250 x 320 mm / 18.5 x 9.8 x 12.6 inch
  • Notes

  • A reel to reel tape recorder incorporating a radio receiver.

    Single motor drive to two clutches below spool tables for take up or rewind. Twin speed (7 1/2 or 3 3/4 ips) half track mono with pause control. Could be purchased with or without radio tuner. 300 were made approximately between 1952-1954.  Picture unit donated to The Ellison Museum of Radio & Magnetic Recording by Mr & Mrs B.T. Corbell.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 40 lb (40 lb 0 oz) / 18.160 kg
  • Source of data
  • -- Collector info (Sammler)
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Radio & Hobbies April 1955, Page 112.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gary Cowans. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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