Technical instrument - United Kingdom - 1940-1950
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Military B40 shortwave radio receiver, made of steel, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear, dating from 1940–1950, dimensions 33 × 42 × 41 cm, country of origin United Kingdom.
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A military B40 radio receiver, designed and used by the British Royal Navy mainly from the late 1940s to the 1960s. It is a high-quality HF (shortwave) receiver, intended for naval communications, intelligence, and strategic listening.
The B40 is reputed to be one of the finest British military analog receivers ever produced, often compared to the American Collins for its ruggedness and stability.
Heavy-duty steel chassis painted light gray, typical of the British naval standard.
Modular design, with removable sub-units for maintenance at sea.
Metal side and front handles: transport and securing on board.
Design intended to withstand saline humidity, vibrations and
thermal variations
military-grade manufacturing
Vertical tuning drum (drum dial):
Graduation in MHz (Mc/s)
Precise reading by successive windows
Typical system for surveillance and interception receivers.
Band selector (Band Switch):
Generally covers ~1.5 to 30 MHz depending on the version
Adapted to maritime, military and international bands.
Advanced controls:
RF Gain
AF Gain
Bandwidth (bandwidth)
Crystal Filter / Crystal Phasing (very selective filtering)
Limiter (impulsive noise reduction)
Weight: 43 kg; dimensions: 33 x 42 x 41 cm
Seller's Story
I am a seller of a wide range of antiques and collectibles dating from different eras, my items are certified by auctioneers to ensure the reliability of my items.
Translated by Google TranslateA military B40 radio receiver, designed and used by the British Royal Navy mainly from the late 1940s to the 1960s. It is a high-quality HF (shortwave) receiver, intended for naval communications, intelligence, and strategic listening.
The B40 is reputed to be one of the finest British military analog receivers ever produced, often compared to the American Collins for its ruggedness and stability.
Heavy-duty steel chassis painted light gray, typical of the British naval standard.
Modular design, with removable sub-units for maintenance at sea.
Metal side and front handles: transport and securing on board.
Design intended to withstand saline humidity, vibrations and
thermal variations
military-grade manufacturing
Vertical tuning drum (drum dial):
Graduation in MHz (Mc/s)
Precise reading by successive windows
Typical system for surveillance and interception receivers.
Band selector (Band Switch):
Generally covers ~1.5 to 30 MHz depending on the version
Adapted to maritime, military and international bands.
Advanced controls:
RF Gain
AF Gain
Bandwidth (bandwidth)
Crystal Filter / Crystal Phasing (very selective filtering)
Limiter (impulsive noise reduction)
Weight: 43 kg; dimensions: 33 x 42 x 41 cm
Seller's Story
I am a seller of a wide range of antiques and collectibles dating from different eras, my items are certified by auctioneers to ensure the reliability of my items.
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Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Steel
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
41 cm
Width
33 cm
Depth
42 cm
Estimated Period
1940-1950
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