• Year
  • 1950–1952
  • Category
  • Car Radio, perhaps also + sound player/recorder
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 190523

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 7
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • 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).
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 87 [6 volt.] - Ferris Bros. Pty Ltd.; Sydney
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 7 x 5.25 x 5 inch / 178 x 133 x 127 mm
  • Notes
  • This set was advertised as being a compact radio being suitable for small English cars. The dial and controls are separate from the cabinet.
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 8 lb 15 oz (8.938 lb) / 4.058 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 47.31 AUS £
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Australian Official Radio Service Manual Vol. IX
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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