Radiola B78

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

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  • Year
  • 1970–1972
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 218973

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 5 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 220-260 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 4 inch = 10.2 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.1 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Radiola B78 - Amalgamated Wireless
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel with Clock ((Alarm-) Clock Radio).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 303 x 134 x 80 mm / 11.9 x 5.3 x 3.1 inch
  • Notes

  • AWA Model B78

    AC-operated all-transistor clock controlled radio. radio can be set to switch on or off at any time, day or night. Colours: heather grey, smoke tan, Caspian blue. (MINGAYS PRICE SERVICE)

    The clock is a "Westclox" self starting, synchronous movement with simple controls.

    See also earlier Model B37.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 2.7 kg / 5 lb 15.2 oz (5.947 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 73.50 AUS $
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (AWA Technical Information & Service Data, June 1970.)
  • Literature/Schematics (3)
  • Group G8, 1971/1972, Page A1-7.
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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