Integrated radio and
adjustable frame antenna in ivory white plastic cabinet.
The radio chassis is included in the base, the illuminated tuning scale, the
frame antenna and the loudspeaker (diameter 17 cm) are
situated in the upper segment. For
reception onmedium wave,
longwaveandtwo short
wave bands. In the sides are
connections for a pick-up (right)
and a loudspeaker (left).
The tuning knob is
situated in the middle of the scale. Below the tuning
knob is the volume control knob
designed as athumb wheel,
leftunderneath istheon/offswitch +
equalizerin four stepsandon therightthe
wavelength
switch.
The intermediate frequency is 455 kHz.
The radiowas presented
byCélardas a
futuristic
model
(the radio was five
years ahead of it time, the ads claimed), but the
consumers did not appear to like it, and sales
were disappointing. The radio was made in the colours
ivory white, light green and maroon. It was also made
as Manufrance model 30-222.
Listen to "Djoungalo" by Jean "Matelot" Ferret et son
Ensemble with Pierre Michelot (b), Jean-Louis Viale (d),
Jean "Matelo" Ferret (g) and Jacky Cnudde (p),
recorded in Paris on
March 14, 1955
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