86 6 volt.
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| Year: 1950–1952 | Category: Car Radio, perhaps also + sound player/recorder | ||||
| Valves / Tubes | 7: 6BA6 6AN7 6N8 6AV6 6AM5 6AM5 6X4 |
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| Main principle | Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s) |
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| Tuned circuits | 7 AM circuit(s) |
| Wave bands | Broadcast only (MW). |
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| Power type and voltage | Storage Battery for all (e.g. for car radios and amateur radios) / 6 Volt |
| Loudspeaker | - This model requires external speaker(s). |
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| from Radiomuseum.org | Model: 86 [6 volt.] - Ferris Bros. Pty Ltd.; Sydney |
| Material | Metal case |
| Dimensions (WHD) | 7 x 5.25 x 5 inch / 178 x 133 x 127 mm |
| Notes | Models: 86 and 87. (RADIO ELECTRICAL WEEKLY 26/1/51) Features: Compact 7V 6v or 12v B/C car radio, designed especially for late model vehicles, including small English & Continental cars, but also suitable for larger American vehicles. Model 86 (illustrated) fits easily into glove box or shelf below dash of most English or Continental cars; choice of speakers (5¼" to 8") in separate spun steel housing. Model 87 of similar construction, but dial on main unit is replaced by panel (with pilot) to which remote control cables are attached; main unit mounts out of sight; matching dial for for mounting on dash panel available to suit all well-known post-war cars; universal type dial can be supplied to fit under edge of dash if necessary. Speaker (5¼" to 8") to fit behind dash grille or in spun steel housing to mount on bulkhead. Valves: 6BA6, 6AN7, 6N8, 6AV6 two 6AM5 or EL91 in push-pull output stage, 6X4 "High-Low" battery control: drain on "Low", 2.5A 6V or 1.5A 12V; on "High", 6A or 3A, for max. volume while battery is receving high charge during high speed driving. Socket for connecting P-U, S/W adaptor, microphone, etc. Whole chassis slides from case for easy servicing. Finished in chromium trimmed brown brocade enamel. Dimensions: 7" x 5¼" x 5"; weight, 8 lbs 15 ozs. Retail Prices: Model 86, with 6" speaker and housing, £46/18/10. Model 87, with dashboard dial and speaker fittings, £47/6/2. |
| Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg) | 8 lb 15 oz (8.938 lb) / 4.058 kg |
| Price in first year of sale | 46.93 AUS £ |
| Circuit diagram reference | Australian Official Radio Service Manual Vol. IX |
| Mentioned in | Radio Electrical WEEKLY (Vol. 32, No. 7 (740th Issue), 26/1/1951.) |
| Literature/Schematics (1) | Australian Official Radio Service Manual AORSM (Volume 9, 1951, Page 122.) |
Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.
All listed radios etc. from Ferris Bros. Pty Ltd.; Sydney
Here you find 125 models, 65 with images and 48 with schematics for wireless sets etc. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.
