WNS with 6J8GA converter.

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

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  • Year
  • 1951–1953
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 191368
    • alternative name: Radio Corp.of Australia

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast plus more than 2 Short Wave bands.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 200-220; 221-250 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 6 inch = 15.2 cm
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: WNS [with 6J8GA converter.] - Astor brand, Radio Corporation
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, low profile (big size).
  • Notes

  • "The mantel model 'WNS' is a mantel 'NS' chassis fitted into a wooden cabinet. All reference for alignment procedure, circuit & parts list should be made to model 'NS' service bulletin sheets".

    Cabinets finishes available in Mahogany & Walnut. Dial staion readings are available for NSW, VIC/TAS, QLD & SA/WA.

    This model had three band spread short wave ranges covering the 31, 25 and 19m bands.

    See also version with X61M converter.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 49.75 AUS £
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Australian Official Radio Service Manual Vol. X
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original-techn. papers. (Astor Technical Bulletin WNS-1, 9/6/1951.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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