Courier Special RCD

Ultimate-Ekco (N.Z.) Co. Ltd.; Auckland

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  • Year
  • 1956
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 339004

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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 only (MW).
  • Details
  • Changer (Record changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 230 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 12 inch = 30.5 cm
  • Power out
  • 3.5 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Courier Special RCD - Ultimate-Ekco N.Z. Co. Ltd.;
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 34.25 x 30.25 x 15 inch / 870 x 768 x 381 mm
  • Notes

  • THE "COURIER SPECIAL" LOWBOY A most attractive radiogram was recently released by the manufacturers of the well-performed Ultimate radios. This 5-valve broadcast lowboy is a "Courier Special" and is finely priced to retail for only £59 19s. 6d.

    It is a modern lowboy of neat design and attractive lines, built to harmonize and enhance. Two particularly roomy record cupboards provide adequate disc storage and the cabinet is well-finished in either blonde or medium oak. A three-speed automatic changer gives reliable service and perfect reproduction from all types of records. The 5-valve broadcast receiver gives excellent response and a most pleasing tone. A large, clearly marked, and colourful dial adds an attractive touch to an altogether superb Lowboy.

    It's a "Courier Specia!" incorporating all the skill and know-how of New Zealand's leading manufacturers of quality radio.

    Specifications:

    • Valves: 6BE6 frequency changer. EF41 I.F. amplifier, 6AV6 second detector, EL41 power amplifier, 6X4 rectifier. 
    • Cabinet: Oak lowboy, light or medium finish.
    • Dimensions: 34¼ in. long, 15 in. wide, 30¼ in. high.
    • Speaker : Rola 12 in. P.M.
    • Output: 3½ watts.
    • Price: £59 19s. 6d. 

    Designed and manufactured by Ultimate-Ekco (NZ) Co. Ltd. P.O. Box 1166, Auckland.

    Note: The record changer in the pictures is a later replacement.

  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Press 20 June 1956 Page 16)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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