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Radios: Ultra R906 de-luxe version (aka
Coronation Twin)
Ultra Electric Products: Ultra R906
de-luxe version (aka
Coronation Twin)
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This picture was kindly supplied by Bernd Neumann (Germany). After reading my comments on the R786 Coronation twin and the issuing of a de-luxe version that I had never seen, Bernd sent this image. He quite understandably states that this is one of his favourite radios - thanks Bernd! |
| Power: | AC or DC Mains 235-250V, 215-234V, 200-214V 40/100 cps, or battery; H.T. 85 volts, L.T. 7.5 volts | |
| Wavebands: | Two; LW (1200 to 2000m), MW (200 to 550m) | |
| Controls: | Left knob on/off/volume and the right knob for tuning centrally placed sliding switch for waveband select. | |
| Design: | What can I say! It is supposed to be crocodile skin, but looks just like snake to me. Two sliding doors cover the front area to protect it from.... crocodile hunters I presume! | |
| Date: | 1953 | |
| Manufacturer: | Ultra Electric Ltd. | |
| Comments: | Launched to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. | |
| Line up: | IC2, IF3, IFD9, IP11 ( Mazda), plus metal rectifier |