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Domestic Console Radiograms: Raymond "Centenary" F57 Twin-speaker Auto-radiogram
| This trader advert from
February 1951 shows the monster radiogram, the Raymond F57. No
marketing strap and a highly technical (but grammatically dubious)
description only. In 1950 this same model was advertised as the
"Festival".
Technical Specification. 5 Mullard all glass Valves. 3 wavebands (SW. 13/50, MW. 175/556, LW. 750/1000 metres). 100V to 250V A.C. Mains. Multi-coloured glass Tuning Scale. 4 Watts output. Combined on/off switch and tone control. Extension Speaker socket. Imp. 2/4 ohms. Two 6" matched high flux permanent magnet loudspeakers. Garrard automatic Record Changer for ten 10" or 12" records. Record Compartment to hold 120. Figured Walnut veneered cabinet, size 32½" wide, 14" deep, 27½" high. Price 68 gns. Tax paid. Available also with 3-speed motor (model F571). Raymond Radio and Television |
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