Metropolis 4 6A8G tube

Aegis Pty. Ltd; Melbourne, Victoria

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  • Year
  • 1946–1948
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 168913

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 1 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5 inch = 12.7 cm
  • Material
  • Bakelite case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Metropolis 4 [6A8G tube] - Aegis Pty. Ltd; Melbourne,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel without push buttons, Mantel/Midget/Compact up to 14
  • Notes

  • This radio was supplied as a kit set.

    This cabinet was also used by other manufactures, Kriesler, Chieftain and Relton with slight differences in front design. See page 109 of Radio Days by Sheridan & Singer for nine different versions of this cabinet. 

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 12.00 Aus£
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Australian Official Radio Service Manual Vol. V
  • Mentioned in
  • Radio Days, Sheridan & Singer, page 109
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • Mingay's Radio Diagram & I.F. Index
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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