ROLAX MODEL 1 (1952)

The Rolax model 1 was manufactured by Jones and Sons Ltd in 1952.

Other radios based on the same chassis:

Rolax-branded model 1 from Bell

The Model 1 was the first portable under the Bell brand, and replaced the Antone portable set.  It was released around the time that Bell were also selling some of their models under other brand names (particularly Skyscraper and Rolax).

Technical Information

Valves (5 + selenium rectifier): DF91, DK40, DF91, DAF91, DL92

Intermediate Frequency: 462kc/s

Frequency Bands: 1

Chassis Notes(most schematics can be clicked to download a full size version) Uses a selenium rectifier which may need bypassed with a modern diode (and possibly a resistor to reduce the H.T. voltage) in sets today.

1952 Bell model 1

Other documented models using this chassis (2 in total)

YEARMODEL NAME
1952 Bell model 1