AWA (Export) 1518M

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

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  • Year
  • 1948
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 307768

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s); Export model
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 200 - 260 Volt Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 5 inch = 12.7 cm
  • Power out
  • 3 W (undistorted)
  • Material
  • Bakelite or Plastics (type unknown)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: AWA 1518M - Amalgamated Wireless
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel without push buttons, Mantel/Midget/Compact up to 14
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 12.5 x 8 x 7.5 inch / 318 x 203 x 191 mm
  • Notes

  • AWA Special export model.
    Exported to Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Asian Territories.
    Radio dial was marked with frequency only and no Australian Stations.

    Export models did not have the brand “Radiola" on the dial or cabinet.

    Medium wave; 540 - 1600kHz
    Short Wave;     6 - 18MHz 

    Same chassis as the 518M.

    Information from John McIlwaine.

  • Author
  • Model page created by Gary Cowans. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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