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Rare Vintage 1970s HMV Diplomat 3-Band LW/MW/FM Portable Radio Receiver/ Working

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Seller: acceber1960 ✉️ (381) 100%, Location: Sturminster Newton, GB, Ships to: GB & many other countries, Item: 145709915236 Rare Vintage 1970s HMV Diplomat 3-Band LW/MW/FM Portable Radio Receiver/ Working. Rare Vintage 1970s HMV Diplomat 3-Band LW/MW/FM Portable Radio Receiver/ Working Order Complete with UK Mains Transformer  Make: HMV (His Master's Voice) Model: Diplomat 2171 Approx Year: 1970s Main Colour:  Blue / Black with Chrome Detailing Band: 3   Band MW / LW / FM Note: Limited channels due to the change over to digital signal Power Supply: Battery 2 x 9v PP9 (not Supplied) or 18v Mains Transformer Condition: Excellent General  Condition for age. Some signs of use, Slightly stiff tuning knob.
  • Number of Transistors
  • 13
  • Semiconductors
  • BF274   BF274   BF194   D1422   BF184   BF194   BF194   BF194   BC154   U3540/1   2N3702   AC141   AC142
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 475/10700 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast, Long Wave and FM or UHF.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Batteries / addl. power jack / PP9: 2 x 9 / 18 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
  • Power out
  • 1.5 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model:  Diplomat 2171  - His Master's Voice Masters,
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 14.5 x 10 x 4.75 inch / 368 x 254 x 121 mm
  • Notes

  • A portable battery or mains PSU powered AM/FM transistor radio covering MW, LW and VHF (88-104 MHz). Wooden case finished in an upholstered leathergrained blue vinyl.  Push buttons for waveband selection and for AFC on VHF. Separate bass and treble tone controls. Sockets for car radio aerial, earphone, tape recorder and 18V mains PSU. Elliptical loudspeaker 8 x 5 inch.

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  • Condition: Used
  • Condition: In good condition for age, but showing signs of use. Please see Pictures & Description
  • Brand: HMV
  • Sub-Type: Portable Transistor Radio
  • Type: Radio
  • Decade: 1970s
  • Model: Deplomat 2171
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Colour: Blue / Black with Chrome Detailing

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