CANADIAN MARCONI HOME ENTERTAINMENT - MODEL 230 RADIO
Type: Battery operated portable set.
Frequency range: 540 to 1700 KHz
Circa: 1950?
Tube lineup: 1R5, 1T4,1S5, 1S4
Audio power: 110 mw
Speaker: 4 in.
Input power: 1 x 1.5 volt battery for 'A' supply; 2 x 45 volt battery in series for 'B' supply
Comment: Cabinet colors are beige or mahogany.The model 230 shares the same plastic cabinet mold with models 289, 235, and 407, For variety, Marconi used different grilles and knobs,
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230 front view . (Photo via E-bay) |
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230 rear view. (Photo via E-bay) |
Contributors or References:1) Canadian Marconi Service Manual - Volume 1
2) http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/canadia_ma_230.html
Aug 4/15