AWA Army Amenities Receiver C17020

Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd. (AWA); Sydney

  • Year
  • 1943 ??
  • Category
  • Military Receiver
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 197260

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage Battery for all (e.g. for car radios and amateur radios) / 6 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: AWA Army Amenities Receiver C17020 - Amalgamated Wireless
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, with any shape - general.
  • Notes
  • This was an amenities receiver for troop entertainment during WWII. It was designed specifically for use in tropical areas and the case is waterproof with the speaker lid closed.
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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