DQR (HQR Chassis)

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

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  • Year
  • 1955
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 195572
    • alternative name: Radio Corp.of Australia

 Technical Specifications

  • 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 plus more than 2 Short Wave bands.
  • Details
  • Changer (Record changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 200-220; 221-250 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 12 inch = 30.5 cm
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: DQR - Astor brand, Radio Corporation
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Notes

  • "The Gramo-Radio combination model "DQR" is a model "HQR" receiver chassis fitted into into a different type cabinet.

    This model had four band spread short wave ranges covering the 49, 31, 25 and 19m bands. The record changer is a 3-speed Collaro type 3RC531 or 3RC54.

    Cabinet finishes available in Walnut, Rose Mahogany, Brown Mahogany & Light Walnut.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 115.50 AUS £
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Australian Official Radio Service Manual Vol. XIV
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Astor Technical Bulletin, DQR-1, 30/6/1955.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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