QN Later version (6BH5 tubes).
Astor (brand), Radio Corporation Pty., Ltd.; Melbourne
- Country
- Australia
- Manufacturer / Brand
- Astor (brand), Radio Corporation Pty., Ltd.; Melbourne
- Year
- 1954 ?
- Category
- Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
- Radiomuseum.org ID
- 263715
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- alternative name: Radio Corp.of Australia
Astor model QN (with 6BH5 tubes).
- Number of Tubes
- 8
- Main principle
- Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 3 AF stage(s)
- Tuned circuits
- 9 AM circuit(s)
- Wave bands
- Broadcast plus more than 2 Short Wave bands.
- Power type and voltage
- Direct Current supply (DC) / 32 Volt
- Loudspeaker
- Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 6 inch = 15.2 cm
- Material
- Bakelite case
- from Radiomuseum.org
- Model: QN [Later version .] - Astor brand, Radio Corporation
- Shape
- Tablemodel, low profile (big size).
- Dimensions (WHD)
- 490 x 282 x 190 mm / 19.3 x 11.1 x 7.5 inch
- Notes
-
This model is designed for farm lighting systems. The 32 volts is used directly for the H.T. There is no vibrator unit. This radio has three band spread short wave ranges covering the 31, 25 and 19m bands.
An earlier version, using 6U7G valves in place of the 6BH5s, was also made.
- Literature/Schematics (1)
- Australian Official Radio Service Manual Vol. XII P56
- Author
- Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.
- Other Models
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Here you find 851 models, 463 with images and 354 with schematics for wireless sets etc. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.
All listed radios etc. from Astor (brand), Radio Corporation Pty., Ltd.; Melbourne