CANADIAN MARCONI HOME ENTERTAINMENT -  MODELS 238 and 243

Mdel 238 (Mantel Version)

Frequency Range: BC band 540 to 1720 kHz.. SW Band Tuning Range: 6.0 to 18.0 MHz
Tube lineup: 6BE6 6BA6 6AT6 6AQ5 6U5 6X4
Vintage: 1950 ?
Audio Power : 2 watts undistorted
Speaker size: 5 x 7
Cabinet Dimensions: 18 In W x 11 in H x 9 in D
Input Power: 117 VAC 60 Hz  0.4 amps
Feature: Pushbutton radio

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Model 238 front view. 
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MOdel 238 closeup of dial
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Model 238 rear view. 
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Model 238 nameplate. 
All photos in this table via E-bay. 

 
 
 
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Model 238 cliseup of pushbuttons.  The station call signs have been staged to illustrate what can be done on a computer. (Photo by Kevin Chris decals opher)

 
Model 243 (Console Version)

The console model 243 uses the same chassis and schematic as the 238  but also has built-in, automatic record player.

Speaker Size : 12 inch
Cabinet Material : Wood
Cabinet Dimensions: 23 in Wide x 32 in High x 16 in deep
Input Power: 117 VAC 60 Hz  0.6 amps

Model 243 image via Radiomuseum.org
Looking for am actual 243 photo. Contact jerry.ptoc@sympatico.ca 
Contributors or References:

1) http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/canadia_ma_238.html
2) Marconi Service Manual Vol 2

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