• Year
  • 1964–1966
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 276718
    • alternative name: Radio Corp.of Australia

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification; 3 AF stage(s)
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Record Player (not changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 200-250 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
  • Power out
  • 1 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: G-8F - Astor brand, Radio Corporation
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, with any shape - general.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 16.25 x 14.375 x 7 inch / 413 x 365 x 178 mm
  • Notes
  • Astor G8F Record Player

    Four transistor, transformerless type amplifier for reliability and low cost power consumption. Sturdy, vinyl-clad wooden cabinet reduces vibration. Speaker, 5" x 3". Available in two-tone colour combinations. Plays all size records. (FROM MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    Record player 4-speed BSR Type GU7 with 14 volt overwind (for power supply)
    Pick-up arm fitted with Ronette Stereo 105 cartridge with both sides connected together, so stereo records can be played without excessive wear.
    Colour styling for body and motor board: Olive Green/Silver White, Silver White/Olive Green, Silver White/Burgundy & Silver White & Charcoal.

    Price $81.90 after the introduction of decimal currency in Australia, 14/2/1966.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 40.95 AUS £
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original-techn. papers. (Astor Service Data G8F-1, 19/5/1964.)
  • Literature/Schematics (3)
  • Aug 1964 to Feb 1966.
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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