WNS with X61M converter.

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

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  • Year
  • 1951
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 191369
    • 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 X61M 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

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 51.80 AUS £
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Australian Official Radio Service Manual Vol. X
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Astor Technical Bulletin WNS-1, 9/6/1951.)
  • Literature/Schematics (2)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Astor Technical Bulletin NS-1, 2/7/51, NS-2, 4/9/51 & NS-3, 5/10/51.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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