Murphy B143 Portable Radio Receiver
- Made:
- 1949 in Welwyn Garden City
- maker:
- Murphy Radio Limited
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Murphy B143 Portable Radio Receiver, 1949. The first post-war battery portable made by Murphy. Broadcast (MW) and Long Wave. The price in the UK was £17.15.0 without batteries. Uses 5 valves: 1F3, 1C1, 1F3, 1FD9, 1P10. External antenna required. The cabinet design was by David Ogle, also known for the Bush MB60/TR82/VTR103 cabinet designs. One of the valves inside it is broken. Many scratches on paint. Dented brackets on handles.
Details
- Category:
- Television
- Collection:
- BBC Heritage Collection
- Object Number:
- 2012-5118/139
- Measurements:
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overall: 330 mm x 380 mm x 180 mm, 5 kg
- type:
- portable radio receiver
