National 5V World-Wave

National (Brand), Burns, John and Co., Ltd.; Auckland

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  • Year
  • 1939
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 354087

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 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) / 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: National 5V World-Wave - National Brand, Burns, John
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, high profile (upright - NOT Cathedral nor decorative).
  • Notes

  • 1939 Super NATIONAL 5V. WORLD-WAVE with 8-inch HF. Speaker!

    The set that will bring in all your favourite Broadcast Stations PLUS Worid famous Short-wave Stations...with thrilling realism.

    Features: 16 to 50-metre Coverage on Short-wave, Full Broadcast Coverage, Special 8in. High Fidelity Speaker, Full AVS, etc., etc. AND THE PRICE ONLY £18/10/- Cash

    Manufactured by Radio (1936) Ltd for John Burns & Co. Ltd.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 18.50 NZ £
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (New Zealand Herald 27 July 1939 Page 18)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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