GPS Second Version

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

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  • Year
  • 1955
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 281147
    • alternative name: Radio Corp.of Australia

Click on the schematic thumbnail to request the schematic as a free document.

 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
  • Line / Batteries (any type) / 210; 220; 230; 240; 250; 260 / 2 x 45 & 9 Volt Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5 inch = 12.7 cm
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: GPS [Second Version] - Astor brand, Radio Corporation
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Notes

  • The is a later version of the Astor GPS (ID = 195515) and incorpoates a 4 pole power switch;

    1 - Battery Operation
    2 - Off
    3 - AC/DC Operation
    4 - Reactivate

    This model uses a metal rectifier for both H.T. and L.T. when on mains power. No power transformer is used. Therefore the chassis could be at a lethal 240V if the active and neutral AC power connections are reversed.

  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • Australian Official Radio Service Manual Vol. XIV, page 46
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gary Cowans. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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