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Ultra Electric Products: Radio Ultra 400
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Source: |
This information from the 1938 catalogue. |
| Power: | 200-260 volts AC mains | |
| Wavebands: | Three; LW (900 to 2,000m), MW (200 to 550m), SW (16.8 to 50m) | |
| Controls: | The catalogue is vague, stating press-button tuning and "With the Ultra Robot" which appears to describe the telephone dial tuning system apparent in this photograph. | |
| Design: | "Attractive walnut cabinet." Typical 180 degree tuning scale with magic eye tuning aid. Size 20¾" high; 16¾" wide; 10" deep. | |
| Date: | 1938. Price 13½ gns. | |
| Manufacturer: | Ultra Electric Ltd. Western Avenue, Acton, London W3. | |
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Features:
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All wave superhet (6 valve, 8 stage) with press button tuning. Automatic or manual tuning. Magic Eye tuning indicator. New Beam Power output valve, giving greatly increased output with less harmonic distortion. Tone control. Delayed Automatic Volume Control. Extension Speaker sockets and internal speaker switch. Gramophone Pick-up connections. Elliptical Cone Energised Moving Coil Speaker gives better sound distribution, eliminates top resonances and improves bass response. | |
| Line up: | AC/TH1, AC/VP2, AC/VP2, AC5/PenDD, UU41 ME41 (Mazda) |