McMichael continued

Shown left (awaiting picture) is the Superhet Mains Transportable from 1934. It measures 20"x15"x10" and weighs about 35lbs, so it is not the kind of portable radio I'd want to take far! That's the reason for the term "transportable" - you can transport it if you have too. McMichael are clearly aware that this radio wasn't going to be moved too often, it does not feature a carrying handle or side grips (unlike say the Ekco Transportable model ACT96 where moulded handles are formed into the bakelite cabinet). 

The set is in a veneered walnut cabinet, which has contrasting panels on the front. The set again features the fretwork loudspeaker protection in the form of a globe. This pattern was intended to signify worldwide wireless reception. The receiver featured an internal frame aerial, and was mounted on a ball-race turntable to enable the receiver to be easily turned to achieve the best reception. Operating on MW and LW, the set features a wave-band lever similar to that seen on the Twin Supervox. Tuning was via an "antiqued" brass semi-circular escutcheon. The set cost £16.16.0 and featured a valve line-up of AC/TP, AC/SGVM, AC/HLDD, AC/PEN, Westinghouse metal rectifier. 

The picture for this set is not here for the moment. The set has suffered a serious knock (someone didn't anticipate the weight whilst transporting ?) and the cabinet has partially collapsed. Once restored, it will be back here.

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