Aristona H43U, H43U -20

NSF (Nederlandsche Seintoestellen Fabriek); Leuven

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  • Year
  • 1938
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 201388

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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
  • AC/DC-set / 110-130; 220-225 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 20 cm = 7.9 inch
  • Material
  • Bakelite case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Aristona H43U, H43U -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: 8080-07 (10V, 200mA).

    The selection of the mains voltage is done by exchanging the current regulator tube:

    • Type C9 for 110-130 Volt
    • Type C8 for 200-220 Volt
    Loudspeaker Philips type 9656. No connectors for external loudspeaker or for pick-up. 

    This model is comparable with SFR_Radiola_RA43U , Mediator M43ZU and Philips 461U or 461LU.

    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. 

  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original-techn. papers. (Generic model 43U by Philips dated 1937)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gidi Verheijen. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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