Sprite JA-1E Ch= JA

His Master's Voice (HMV, H.M.V.), EMI (Australia) Ltd.; Sydney, NSW

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  • Year
  • 1963–1965
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 290231

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 15 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 4 inch = 10.2 cm
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Sprite JA-1E Ch= JA - His Master's Voice HMV, H.M.V.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 9.5 x 4.75 x 3.5 inch / 241 x 121 x 89 mm
  • Notes

  • His Master's Voice Model JA-1E "Sprite"

    Portable BC radio housed in Cycolac cabinet in red, tan, citrus or charcoal. Operates from one Eveready Type 2510 (15V) battery. Inbuilt ferrite rod aerial. Speaker 4" high-flux (MSP) type; audio output, 400 mW. High audio output with low distortion is achieved with a complementary symmetry push-pull output stage. Circular dial scale with Australian BC stations. Frequency range 530-1750* kC/s (kHz). *For Sydney University station 2UV

    Controls: tuning, volume/on-off (roller type) on side of cabinet, with red "battery on" indicator. (FROM MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    See also later version with fold-down carry handle.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 19.95 AUS £
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original-techn. papers. (HMV Circuit Diagram And Parts List for Chassis Type JA.)
  • Literature/Schematics (3)
  • Feb 1964 to Feb 1965.
  • Author
  • Model page created by Martin Kent. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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