Ekco PB289

Ultimate (Brand), Radio Ltd. & Radio (1936) Ltd.; Auckland

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  • Year
  • 1938
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 341307

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 8
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 200-250 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Ekco PB289 - Ultimate Brand, Radio Ltd. &
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, low profile (big size).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 612 x 375 x 300 mm / 24.1 x 14.8 x 11.8 inch
  • Notes

  • 8-Valve superhet broadcast (MW) and short wave table receiver.

    See also UK Model PB289 with Medium Wave, Long Wave and Short Wave bands.

    This model used motorised wave-change switching as well as motorised pre-set tuning: the wavechange switch is driven by a clutch mechanism which disengages the drive from the tuning mechanism to drive the wavechange switch.

    Includes New Zealand stations on the dial.

    Manufactured by E K Cole, England, for export to New Zealand.

     

  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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