Homestead De Lux 435 (M435)

Thom & Smith Pty. Ltd.(Tasma);Mascot, NSW

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  • Year
  • 1937
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 165800
    • Brand: Tasma

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

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 458 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) / 200/220/240/260 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: Homestead De Lux 435 - Thom & Smith Pty. Ltd.Tasma;
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Notes

  • The new Dual-Wave De Lux model is available in the Homestead cabinet or in the distinctive Carmen. The Tasma 435 sets an entirely new price standard for dual-wave receivers. In addition to the broadcast band, all overseas stations from 16-50 metres can be easily tuned. Priced at 43 guineas.

    This receiver is also offered as a Gumnut table model for 22 guineas.

    They incorporate these features.

    SUPER-SIZE 20-INCH EDGELIT GLASS DIAL

    Each scale is acid-etched into the glass, color-filled and floodlit. In addition to this calibrated short-wave scale (on dual wave sets only) ALL THE 103 AUSTRALIAN STATIONS are indicated with hair-line accuracy and unequalled brilliant visibility.

    TWO SEPARATE AND DIFFERENTLY COLOURED TUNING SCALES

    are fitted to Dual Wave Dials. The colour of the lighting changes when you twitch from broadcast to short wave, or vice versa. Only ONE scale is visible at one time.

    EXTRA TUNING RANGE

    is now provided at each end of the broadcast band and the short-wave band has been extended to tune from 16 to 60 metres.

    FEATHERLIGHT RAPID-MOMENTUM HIGH-SPEED TUNING CONTROL.

    The swiftest and most accurate tuning equipment ever evolved. The indicator can be swung completely round the dial with one light flick of finger and thumb enabling instantaneous change from one program to another without 'fiddling' or fuss: Yet so perfectly controlled that even the most remote station can be tuned with micrometre accuracy.

    HERMETICALLY SEALED, DUST-PROOF AIR TRIMMER CONDENSERS — NEW IMPROVED FERRO-COIL — OPTIONAL AERIAL TAP and VARIABLE SELECTIVITY

    ensure permanent factory-perfect reproduction even in the most difficult areas, and no matter how close the Tasma owner may live to a powerful broadcasting station. These vital features provide sure safeguard against background hiss, 'jittering,' etc., give EXTRA DAYLIGHT RANGE to the man in the country and ensure REAL HIGH FIDELITY RECEPTION of all stations.

    SPECIAL DIAL LIGHT SWITCH

    (battery and vibrator sets only) which enables the dial light to be extinguished when the station has been tuned In, thus reducing the drain on the accumulator.

    ELECTRIC EYE

    (for visual tuning: on electric sets only) Is Incorporated IN the dial and can be easily observed without taking up a position directly in front of the set.

    EXTRA VOLUME

    The new Tasma can be tuned from the faintest whisper to full 'dance hall' volume without the slightest suspicion of distortion or whistle. The TONE is so true and flawless that the REALISM of Tasma reproduction creates almost the complete illusion that the artists are in the room itself.

    AUTOMATIC VOLUME CONTROL

     Is an outstanding feature of the new Tasma. And— OF COURSE! — these sets embody the CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TONE CONTROL as successfully used by Tasma for the past 3 years.

    Note: The M435 documentation in the AORSM does not show the selectivity switch.

    See also Genalex model Mitchell 435.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 29.40 AUS £
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Australian Official Radio Service Manual Vol. I
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW) Oct 2,1937 Page 2)
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Tasma Service Data, Drawing No. 240.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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