• Year
  • 1949
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 154448
    • alternative name: General Electric Company of Australia Ltd.

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 1 AF stage(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 200-260 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5 inch = 12.7 cm
  • Material
  • Bakelite case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Hotpoint J64ME - Australian General Electric GE
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, low profile (big size).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 10.4 x 7 x 6.5 inch / 264 x 178 x 165 mm
  • Notes
  • This model was available in three versions. Version one was with the cabinet laying on its side and the dial on the left, speaker on the right. Version two was with the cabinet lying on its end, speaker above the dial and three; with the cabinet lying on its other end, speaker below the dial. The only difference between the three is the orientation of the dial calibrations and the name badge. This model was available in walnut, burgundy or ivory coloured bakelite or urea cabinets.

    It uses the same chassis as the AWA Radiolette model 520M.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 17.85 AUS £
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gilles Vrignaud. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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