Radio [Ultimate SG4]
Maker and role
Radio (1936) Limited, Manufacturer
Jack Orbell, Designer
Production date
1928-1929
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Object detail
Accession number
1979.454
Secondary maker and role
Telsen Electric Company: Manufacturer
Philips Electronics: Manufacturer
Philips Electronics: Manufacturer
Production period
Description
Ultimate SG4 four valve radio receiver, brown metal with four feet. Box has a hinged top lid from the back, opening from the front, no latch. The front face has four black plastic dials; one in the lower centre on a overlaid metal plate with window at top displaying measurement roll, a smaller knob to the right of the central knob, and one knob on each of the far left and far right central edges. The left face of the unit also has two smaller black plastic knobs.
Within the unit are three compartments, divided by a single metal sheet. Each compartment contains various valves. The valves are all made by Philips in Holland. The low frequency transformers are made by Telsen Electric Company, Birmingham.
Within the unit are three compartments, divided by a single metal sheet. Each compartment contains various valves. The valves are all made by Philips in Holland. The low frequency transformers are made by Telsen Electric Company, Birmingham.
Marks
Important!/ All valves with this receiver/ operate directly from a four volt/ filament battery. Do not use/ six volts or the valves may be/ damaged./ Read instructions carefully. Label
Media/Materials
Other name
Ultimate Gembox
Credit Line
Radio (1936) Limited et al. 1928-1929. Radio [Ultimate SG4], 1979.454. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
![[Ultimate SG4 instructions + envelope]; Unknown; [1927]](https://collection.motat.nz/records/images/medium/53445/28402d515c9aac80974c5561b7ef0a6cc7f8bc37.jpg)
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