Ultra Twin 50

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	Source:	This information from the 1950 press release.
	Power:	200-250V, 40-100 c/s AC or DC mains and batteries (HT and LT)
	Wavebands:	Two; LW (1,150-2,000 m), MW (190-550 m)
	Controls:	Volume control (on/off) and wave-change switch. Tuning control (right).
	Design:	Plastic cabinet of deep plum colour with cream Perspex escutcheon. The cream carrying handle springs flat when not used. Dimensions 7¾ by 12 by 5 7/8in. Weight, with batteries and mains lead: approximately 11 lb.
	Date:	1950. Price with batteries £13 0s 9d plus tax £2 15s 9d
	Manufacturer:	Ultra Electric Ltd. Western Avenue, Acton, London W3
	Features:	The Successor of the popular portables called Twin - from the fact that they can be powered by mains or batteries. Internal frame aerial with provision for external. 5in. PM speaker.
	Line up:	1C1, 1F3, 1FD9, 1P11 (Mazda) plus metal rectifier.