Bel-a-Tone 5 valve Superhet (Low price model). 5 valve Superhet.

Nock & Kirby, (Bel-A-Tone); Sydney

  • Year
  • 1933
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 319367

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Valves / Tubes
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 240 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: Bel-a-Tone 5 valve Superhet . 5 valve Superhet. - Nock & Kirby, Bel-A-Tone;
  • Shape
  • Console with any shape - in general
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 925 x 548 x 320 mm / 36.4 x 21.6 x 12.6 inch
  • Notes
  • This model was an inexpensive console sold in Nock & Kirby stores from about June 1933.  It replaced a TRF version using the same cabinet and selling at the same price.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 15.98 Aus£
  • Mentioned in
  • "The Sun" newspaper advert, 4-7-1933, P8.
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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