• Year
  • 9999/9999
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 142372
    • alternative name: Radio Corp.of Australia

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 195-260 / 9 & 2 x 45 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 4.5 inch = 11.4 cm
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Doublet to ID = 148298 - Astor brand, Radio Corporation
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 14 x 11 x 7 inch / 356 x 279 x 178 mm
  • Notes
  • This set is based on the earlier model GP (1949). Same case as models "Handbag" (1950), PS (1951) & GP13 (1951). Tuning scale does not show frequency or wavelength only station call signs. Scale fitted depended on which area of Australia the set was sold in, stations shown are area specific.
  • Mentioned in
  • Just Astor. By Rod Smith.
  • Author
  • Model page created by Keith Staines. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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