470A

Philips Electrical Industries of New Zealand Ltd.; Wellington

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  • Year
  • 1939 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 360050

Click on the schematic thumbnail to request the schematic as a free document.

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 128 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast, Long Wave and Short Wave.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 50-100Hz, 110-245 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Bakelite case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 470A - Philips Electrical Industries
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, low profile (big size).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 20 x 11 x 10 inch / 508 x 279 x 254 mm
  • Notes

  • Philips 470A

    A Superheterodyne of extremely attractive appearance, offering excellent all-round performance on both shortwave and broadcast bands. The original style of moulded cabinet and pleasing boldness of the distinctive circular sun dial convey an impression of power and quality. 14 gns.

    New Zealand stations on the tuning dial. 

    See also Mullard MAS12-34 sharing the same chassis. Also GB version Philips 470A.

    Made in Great Britain 

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 23 lb 12 oz (23.75 lb) / 10.783 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 14.00 NZ Guineas
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Taranaki Daily News 7 June 1939 Page 11)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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