560DW FE Universal (AC/DC)

Astor (brand), Radio Corporation Pty., Ltd.; Melbourne

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  • Year
  • 1937
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 212867
    • alternative name: Radio Corp.of Australia

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 472.5 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • AC/DC-set / 240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 8 inch = 20.3 cm
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 560DW FE [Universal ] - Astor brand, Radio Corporation
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Notes

  • 560 D.W., 6 valve, AC/DC powered with Barretta regulation, superhet with magnifying dial and automatic speed tuning.
    Dial
    Simplified tuning is obtained by the magnified hairline adjustment -the call sign of the station being magnified as it comes into tuning position.
    Automatic Speed Tuning
    This ingenious device enables the operator to turn quickly and smoothly to the general position of any long or short-wave station, and by reversing, automatically changes into low gear for the final precision adjustment.
    Also available in a de-lux cabinet, 560 D.W.L.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 31.50 AUS £
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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