CANADIAN MARCONI HOME ENTERTAINMENT -  MODELS 81, 82 and 83 

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Type:   AC operated superheterodyne receiver. Model 81 has no magic eye tuning indicator. Models 81, 82 and 83 are fitted with different speakers.

Frequency range:

527 to 1625 KHz
1606 to 5200 KHz
5175 to 18070 KHz

Tube lineup:

Model 81 only: 6K7, 6A8, 6C6, 6K7, 6Q7, 6F6, 80
Models 82 and 83 only: 6K7, 6A8, 6C6, 6K7, 6Q7, 6F6, 80, 6E5

Audio power:  2.7 watts
Speaker:

Model 81 - 8 inch
Model 82 - 12 inch standard quality
Model 83 - 12 inch high quality.

Input power:

115 VAC 60 Hz  70 watts
115 VAC  25 Hz 76  watts

Circa: 1939
 
 

Models 82 and 83 chassis view.

Also, looking for an image of the model 83. Contact: jerry.proc@sympatico.ca

Model 81. This is the tombstone version of the radio in a dark finish.

Model 81 in tombstone cabinet with  blonde finish. (Courtesy Radio Attic)

Model 82 - Front view

Model 82 - rear  view

Model 82 nameplate detail

Model 82 knob detail.

All model 82 photos in this table courtesy of Kijiji.ca

This  Marconi promo ad features the model 82AC receiver. Click on thumbnail to enlarge. (From Macleans Magazine, Sept 15/36).

Model 82 service manual circa 1939. (Via Kijiji.ca)

Model 83.   (From a Marconi sales brochure).

Model 83.

Model 83. Closeup of dial

Model 83 nameplate.

All model 83 photos in this table courtesy of Kijiji.ca

 
Contributors or References:

1) Canadian Marconi Service Manual - Volume 1

June 19/24