LS 6A8G & 6B8G

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

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  • Year
  • 1946–1948
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 177444
    • 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
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: LS [6A8G & 6B8G] - Astor brand, Radio Corporation
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Notes

  • The 6B8G is reflexed as the I.F. amplifier and the 1st A.F. amplifier.

    "The next production run of the Model 'LS' receiver serial No. commencing at No. 1111 will use a 12" permanent magnet type speaker in place of the 12" electro dynamic type." 

     

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 36.45 AUS £
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Australian Official Radio Service Manual Vol. V
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Astor Technical Bulletin LS-1, 14/5/46; LS-2, 6/6/46; LS-3, 17/9/47; LS-4, 1/10/47 & LS-5, 20/10/47.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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