De-Luxe AC/Batt. Portable 5AK

Admiral of Australia; Bankstown

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  • Year
  • 1956–1958
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 261464

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Number of Transistors
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line / Batteries (any type) / 240 / 9 & 90 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: De-Luxe AC/Batt. Portable 5AK - Admiral of Australia;
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 12 x 9.5 x 5.25 inch / 305 x 241 x 133 mm
  • Notes

  • Admiral Portable 5AK

    An attractive 6-valve model beautifully styled in lustrous polystyrene. Triple-powered for long-distance reception, It gives razor-edge selectivity and suppresses interference. New three-way Aeroscope Antenna acts as three aerials in one - flush with set for normal reception - tilted out for long-distance reception or detached and fastened by rubber suction cup to windows or homes, automobiles, etc. Colour range: Burgundy cabinet with Gold trim, Beige cabinet with Gold trim, Forest Green cabinet with Gold trim, Light Grey cabinet with Gold trim, Tan (London Tan) cabinet with Gold trim. (MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    For mains operation, a Westinghouse 18RA1-1-8-1 selenium rectifier is used.

    Battery combination "A" & "B", Eveready "Mini-Max" type 753 or Diamond (Diamond Widdis) type 3753.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 38.85 AUS £
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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