469

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

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  • Year
  • 1937
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 348395

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

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 9
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 465 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast, Long Wave and 2 x Short Wave.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 50-100Hz, 195-255 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
  • Power out
  • 5 W (undistorted)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 469 - His Master's Voice N.Z., Ltd.,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, high profile (upright - NOT Cathedral nor decorative).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 18.875 x 21 x 12.25 inch / 479 x 533 x 311 mm
  • Notes

  • HIS MASTER'S VOICE Model 469

    EIGHT-VALVE ALL-WORLD TABLE MODEL. A radio receiver possessing a wide coverage is the new "His Master's Voice" All-Wave Model 469, for broadcasts may be received from all the world over on wavelengths from 11 metres upwards. The addition of a fluid light indicator simplifies tuning, and a variable selectivity device enables broadcasts on closely adjacent wavelengths to be separated without the quality being impaired. An elliptical loudspeaker of special design, and bass and treble controls ensure realistic reproduction adjustable in tone to one's taste. The cabinet is of finely figured walnut. For £37 I0s. cash or on easy terms.

    Wavebands:

    • LW 725-2000 metres
    • MW 195-580 metres
    • SW1 35-100 metres
    • SW2 11-35 metres 

    See also GB version 469.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 56 lb (56 lb 0 oz) / 25.424 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 37.50 NZ £
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Collector info (Sammler) (New Zealand Herald 1 April 1939 Page 21)
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Evening Post 15 September 1938 Page 28)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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