459

His Master's Voice (N.Z.), Ltd., HMV; Wellington

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  • Year
  • 1933
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 348519

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); Screengrid 1926-1935
  • Tuned circuits
  • 5 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast (MW) and Long Wave.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage and/or dry batteries
  • Loudspeaker
  • Magnetic loudspeaker (reed) generic.
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 459 - His Master's Voice N.Z., Ltd.,
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 0 x 18.5 x 0 inch / 0 x 470 x 0 mm
  • Notes

  • His Master's Voice Model 459 Battery Portable

    The new H.M.V. English 6-Valve Superhet. Portable, battery-operated and entirely self-contained. No earth or aerial required! Supplies its own power! Possesses exceptional range and selectivity. Quality of reproduction is admirable, and provision is made for extra Speaker if desired. Cabinet of Figured Walnut, 18½ ins. high; weight only 351b. Compact, economical, handsome, easily portable- a revelation in Radio Performance and Value! With leather strap. Price £25. 

    See also GB version 459.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 35 lb (35 lb 0 oz) / 15.890 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 25.00 NZ £
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (New Zealand Herald 1 April 1933 Page 11 (supplement))
  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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