Universal Battery 6132

Homebrew - ORIGINAL, USA

  • Year
  • 2020
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 322161

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Number of Transistors
  • 1
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 465 kHz; 3 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast plus 2 Short Wave bands.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 120 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 8 inch = 20.3 cm
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Universal Battery 6132 - Homebrew - ORIGINAL, USA
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, low profile (big size).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 17 x 10.25 x 9 inch / 432 x 260 x 229 mm
  • Notes
  • Uses the chassis from a Universal Battery model 6132 with the following modifications:

    1.  Converted from 32VDC power to 120VAC power

    2.  Speaker size increased from 6.5 inch to 8 inch

    3.  Loop antenna added for Standard Broadcast band

    4.  Custom cabinet

    See Universal 6132 Low Profile for original model.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 17.8 lb (17 lb 12.8 oz) / 8.081 kg
  • Author
  • Model page created by Jay Kinnard. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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