Portable Car Radio 727

Ferris Bros. Pty Ltd.; Sydney

  • Year
  • 1966
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 141213

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 7
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 3 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 5 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Batteries / addl. power jack / 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Power out
  • 0.33 W (0.42 W max.)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Portable Car Radio 727 - Ferris Bros. Pty Ltd.; Sydney
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Notes
  • Ferris 727, Portable Car Radio;

    This model could be connected to a car aerial and separate speaker.  It could be powered from a car's electrical system, or attached to a "Gymbal Power Cradle" for underdash mounting.  It was useable in cars with 6 or 12 volt, positive or negative chassis with the correct power adaptor or cradle.

    Also available in a display pack complete wit gutter grip aerial, ignition suppression kit & self-adhesive chrome plated dash-board mounting bracket for $64.90.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 60.90 AUS $
  • Author
  • Model page created by a member from A. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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