• Year
  • 1935 ??
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 290596

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 0
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast, Long Wave and Short Wave.
  • Power type and voltage
  • AC/DC-set / 200; 250 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent or electro-dynamic (moving coil), system not known yet. / Ø 20 cm = 7.9 inch
  • Material
  • Bakelite case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: R.R. 588 - Radio Rentals; London
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Tombstone = decorative upright, not cathedral but can have rounded edges.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 345 x 540 x 235 mm / 13.6 x 21.3 x 9.3 inch
  • Notes
  • The receiver R.R. 588 was manufactured for Radio Rentals Ltd. and licensed under Ekco and other patents.

    The total count of valves remains unknown, only 2 types (frequency changer or mixer and IF amplifier) are verified.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 9.3 kg / 20 lb 7.8 oz (20.485 lb)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Heinz Moser. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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