Dominion 626

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

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  • Year
  • 1940
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 348231

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Valves / Tubes
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 50Hz, 230 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: Dominion 626 - His Master's Voice N.Z., Ltd.,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, low profile (big size).
  • Notes

  • H.M.V. DOMINION Six-Valve Dual-Wave Model. A smart dignified all-world model that is sensational in its distance reception. Features include: Straightline Dial with Spinner Tuning, Specially designed and matched 8in, High Fidelity Speaker. Gramophone Pick-up Sockets. Coloured Wave-Band Indicator. Two-Bands: 550-1500 k.c. and 19/49 metres. Radiacoustic Cabinet finished with smart metal speaker grille. 

    Released as the 'Dominion' and advertised to celebrate the centenial of New Zealand (which became a separate British Crown colony in 1840).

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 26.50 NZ £
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Otago Daily Times 25 May 1940 Page 4)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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