254

General Electric Co. (GE); Bridgeport CT, Syracuse NY

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  • Year
  • 1946–1948
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 41878
    • Brand: Musaphonic

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

 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 only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line / Batteries (any type) / Either AC: 50 to 60 Hz, 105-125V or DC: 105 to 125V or Batteries: 2 x 45 & 2 x 4.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5.25 inch = 13.3 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.15 W (0.27 W max.)
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 254 - General Electric Co. GE;
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 15 x 10.5 x 6.25 inch / 381 x 267 x 159 mm
  • Notes

  • The General Electric 254 is a 6 tube AC/DC/Battery operated portable BC band receiver.  The BC band frequency tuning range is 540 to 1620kHz.  Has built-in loop antenna and tan finish cabinet.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 14 lb 0 oz (14 lb) / 6.356 kg
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 16 = ca. 1948 and before
  • Literature/Schematics (3)
  • General Electric Folder 1000M-PUB.NO. 175-59 for 1947.

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