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RADIO: RADIO, MADE BY BERT CONGDON, GREEN
c. 1943Overview
Home-made radio or wireless made c1943 by Bert Congdon. Green painted metal casing open at back revealing 3 valves, power transformer and brown power cord. 4 dark red/brown bakelite knobs and 4 openings for sound on front of casing. Top casing has rectangular glass covered opening marked with stations KY, IX, PM, HR, WN, WF. Circular gauze-covered opening at rear of top casing.
Historical information
See record 2002.34 for details of and contacts for Bert Congdon and radio
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-43-2003.14
Item type
Objects
Material
Aluminium
Paint
Bakelite
Plastic
Year
Statement of significance
Historical and technical significance showing level of achievement of Subiaco radio enthusiasts.
Last modified
Monday, 19 October, 2026
Completeness
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