H-79

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

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  • Year
  • 1939
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 42260
    • Brand: Musaphonic

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 7
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast plus 2 Short Wave bands.
  • Details
  • Changer (Record changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 115-125; 103-262 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 12 inch = 30.5 cm
  • Power out
  • 3.7 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: H-79 - General Electric Co. GE;
  • Shape
  • Console with any shape - in general
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 35 x 35 x 17.5 inch / 889 x 889 x 445 mm
  • Notes
  • Band "B": 550-1600 KHz
    Band "C": 2200-6500 KHz
    Band "D": 6500-22000 KHz
    This model had 3 power supply ratings:
    Rating A - 115-125V, 50-60Hz
    Rating B - 115-125V, 25-60Hz
    Rating V - 103-262V, 50-60Hz
    This model also contains an automatic 78 RPM record changer with a crystal pick-up capable of playing Twelve 10 inch or Ten 12 inch records. Dial Lamp: Qty (2) Mazda No. 44.
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 53.9 kg / 118 lb 11.6 oz (118.722 lb)
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Rider's Perpetual, Volume 10 = 1939 and before
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • General Electric Radio Service Notes 1939-1942

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