Jet 7 RT256

AEI Ekco, Ediswan-Ekco (Aust.) Pty. Ltd.; Sydney, NSW

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  • Year
  • 1960/1961
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 288950
    • Brand: Ekco Australia

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 7
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 2.75 inch = 7 cm
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Jet 7 RT256 - AEI Ekco, Ediswan-Ekco Aust.
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 5.6125 x 3.375 x 1.6125 inch / 143 x 86 x 41 mm
  • Notes

  • Ekco Model RT256 "Jet Seven " Transistor Portable

    A B/C midget portable radio having seven transistors, two germanium and one compensating diode housed in plastic cabinet in blue, pink or ivory or combinations of these colours. Carrying handle folds back as receiver stand. Complete with leather carrying case, earpiece and pouch.

    Features: Tuning range 535-1620 kC/s (kHz). Ferrite aerial. Operates from one Eveready type 2162 (9V) Energiser. Printed circuit.

    Controls: on-off volume, tuning. Earphone attachment disconnects speaker when plugged in. (MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    See also Admiral Comet Super 7.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 1 lb 0 oz (1 lb) / 0.454 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 29.40 AUS £
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Ekco Service Manual for Model RT256 Jet 7)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Martin Kent. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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