Stereophonic BQL
Astor (brand), Radio Corporation Pty., Ltd.; Melbourne
- Country
- Australia
- Manufacturer / Brand
- Astor (brand), Radio Corporation Pty., Ltd.; Melbourne
- Year
- 1959–1961
- Category
- Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
- Radiomuseum.org ID
- 263322
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- alternative name: Radio Corp.of Australia
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- Number of Tubes
- 5
- Main principle
- Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
- Tuned circuits
- 6 AM circuit(s)
- Wave bands
- Broadcast only (MW).
- Details
- Changer (Record changer)
- Power type and voltage
- Alternating Current supply (AC) / 200-240 Volt
- Loudspeaker
- 2 Loudspeakers
- Material
- Wooden case
- from Radiomuseum.org
- Model: Stereophonic BQL - Astor brand, Radio Corporation
- Shape
- Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
- Notes
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Astor BQL
A single-unit stereophonic radiogram housed in hand-finished Gainsborough cabinet. Features 4-speed automatic record changer (Collaro Conquest) with two separate matched amplifying channels and a powerful 5-valve radio. (MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)
Cabinet finishes available in Maple, Medium Walnut & Mahogany.
- Price in first year of sale
- 103.95 AUS £
- Mentioned in
- Mingay's Price Service (Feb 1960 to Feb 1961.)
- Literature/Schematics (1)
- -- Original-techn. papers. (Astor Technical Bulletin BQL-1, 10/6/1959.)
- Literature/Schematics (2)
- J.R. Publications Radio Service Handbook (R.V. Series Vol. 1, 1963, Page A21.)
- Author
- Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.
- Other Models
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Here you find 851 models, 463 with images and 354 with schematics for wireless sets etc. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.
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