• Year
  • 1946–1948
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 177442
    • alternative name: Radio Corp.of Australia

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s); Reflex
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 200-220; 220-250 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
  • Material
  • Bakelite case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: JJ [6A8G & 6B8G] - Astor brand, Radio Corporation
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, low profile (big size).
  • Notes
  • The 6B8G is reflexed as the I.F. amplifier and the 1st A.F. amplifier.

    This model was also made with 6J8G and 6G8G valves.  Circuit values were altered to suit.

    Bakelite cabinet type M2, Astor part no. 59/81, the same used on models KN, FP & LJ.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 20.85 Aus£
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Australian Official Radio Service Manual Vol. V
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Astor Technical Bulletin JJ-1, 23/1/46; JJ-3, 28/2/47 & JJ-4, 4/4/47.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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