Chapin De Luxe

Medhurst and Sons; Hobart

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  • Year
  • 1927/1927 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 355650

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Valves / Tubes
  • Main principle
  • TRF without regeneration
  • Tuned circuits
  • 3 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage and/or dry batteries
  • Loudspeaker
  • - This model requires external speaker(s).
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Chapin De Luxe - Medhurst and Sons; Hobart
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Box - most often with Lid (NOT slant panel).
  • Notes

  • Chapin De Luxe

    Tune in to the mainland stations on a Chapín De Luxe five-valve radio set.

    The Chapin Five gives wonderful volume, is perfectly selective, and cannot howl.

    Tuning in is remarkably simple, You just turn the three dials to the numbers shown on the chart, which is supplied with each set, and you can change from station to station with the greatest ease.

    PRICES.

    • Set complete in polished Blackwood cabinet, with dragonfly speaker, batteries, valves, and aerial equipment, £25.
    • Set as above but with Amplion Junior Loudspeaker. £27/10/-
    • De Luxe Equipment, including Amplion Dragon Speaker, and heavy-duty Batteries. £30.

    Also advertised by Radio Supplies Unlimited in Queensland in a Silky Oak cabinet.

    5-tube Chassis imported from the USA.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 25.00 AUS £
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (The Mercury(Tas) Jul 15, 1927, Page 10.)

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