Aristona H43A, H43A -20

NSF (Nederlandsche Seintoestellen Fabriek); Leuven

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  • Year
  • 1937/1938
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 201387

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 125 or 128 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast, Long Wave and Short Wave.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 103-253 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 20 cm = 7.9 inch
  • Material
  • Bakelite case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Aristona H43A, H43A -20 - NSF Nederlandsche
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, low profile (big size).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 505 x 315 x 185 mm / 19.9 x 12.4 x 7.3 inch
  • Notes
  • 3 Band reception:
    • LW: 720 - 2000 m.
    • BC: 198 - 585 m.
    • SW: 16,7 - 51 m.
    Tuning scale light bulbs type: 8042 (4V, 500mA).
    Loudspeaker Philips type 9656. Connectors for second loudspeaker and for pick-up. 

    This model is comparable with Mediator M43Z, Philips 461A, SFR_Radiola_RA43A, Philips_4-38A and Mullard X43A.

    The technical manual mentions a variant -20 for the Belgian market having a different cabinet, backwall, tuning scale and has an I.F. of 128 kHz instead of 125 kHz. Since it is not known where this variant was produced (Eindhoven or Leuven), it is mentioned for both factories. 

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 9.850 kg / 21 lb 11.1 oz (21.696 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 1,750.00 BEF
  • Mentioned in
  • Radio Handboek 1940, G. van Cortenberghe
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original-techn. papers. (Generic model 43A by Philips dated 1937)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gidi Verheijen. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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