Screen Grid Superheterodyne 50

Majestic Electric Co. Ltd.; London

  • Year
  • 1931
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 349392

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 8
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 175 kHz; Screengrid 1926-1935
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 220-240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Screen Grid Superheterodyne 50 - Majestic Electric Co. Ltd.;
  • Shape
  • Console, Highboy (legs > 50 %).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 470 x 500 x 320 mm / 18.5 x 19.7 x 12.6 inch
  • Notes
  • Based on US Grisgsby-Grunow Majestic Model 50.

    Imported and power supply modified for the British higher AC  mains voltage.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 27.5 kg / 60 lb 9.2 oz (60.573 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 29.40 GBP
  • Author
  • Model page created by Clive Forder. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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