• Year
  • 1936
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 349027

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 460 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 50-60Hz, 100-125;200-250V Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 8 inch = 20.3 cm
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Aviation 5T5 - His Master's Voice N.Z., Ltd.,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, high profile (upright - NOT Cathedral nor decorative).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 13.375 x 19.5 x 8.5 inch / 340 x 495 x 216 mm
  • Notes
  • The HMV Aviation Model 5T5 is the only radio in the World to receive transpacific meteorological plane test of 21,270 miles and pass it 100 percent. This out-standing achievement of HMV's 5-valve superheterodyne model gives further testimony to its superiority in every phase of reception. It has been proved to you; NOW PROVE IT FOR YOURSELF. Let us arrange a demonstration now.

    Outstanding features of this model are: Automatic Volume Control; provision for gramophone pick up; two-polnt high frequency control; illuminated dial, two-speed tuning, and handsome walnut cabinet.  

    Manufactured by RCA, New York. See US version RCA 5T5.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 24 lb (24 lb 0 oz) / 10.896 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 19.50 NZ £
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Otago Daily Times 29 July 1937 Page 2)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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