"All Electric" superheterodyne receiver for direct current (DC) mains

With a split circular dial surrounding the speaker and an anodised copper "Willow Tree" design grille, double pointer, in architectural mahogany coloured Bakelite case in the Art Deco "Odeon-front" style, with sloped stepped fringe and out-swept sides with carry pockets (the radio is quite heavy: 17,7 lb), twin knob and switch control to the front. An early example of a mass-produced mains table wireless.

Above: an accurate model of the SH25 as a novelty radio. It has medium wave and FM and it uses two penlight batteries.
The dimensions are 11 x 10.4 x 4.8 cm. This model was made in China.
This is the DC mains version with five series tubes. Two wave bands: medium wave (200-550 meters) and long wave (1000-2000 meters). It is Ekco's first superhet.
The design is by J.K. White. The earlier Ekco RS3 (1931) is of similar design. The SH25 has a double travelling cursor; the RS3 only has one cursor and was the first set to have the stations marked on the dial.
The original price was 24 Guineas.
Data Valves
Serial number: SC33510
Chassis number: 005888
Dimensions (w×h×d): 44 × 45.5 × 25 cm
Made in: 1932
Purchased in: 2010
Voltages: 200-210, 220-230 and 240-250 volts DC
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Circuit, Article (AC version)

What was broadcast in 1932?
 

Listen "Everyone Says 'I Love You'" by the orchestra of Henry Hall, vocals by Les Allen, recorded December 20, 1932.

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Advertisement in Practical Wireless, October 22, 1932

This page was last edited on 12.10.2020