Radioplayer All Transistor 198

Philips Australia

  • Year
  • 1958–1960
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 237662

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 7
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 1 X 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 4 inch = 10.2 cm
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
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  • Model: Radioplayer All Transistor 198 - Philips Australia
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 245 x 170 x 100 mm / 9.6 x 6.7 x 3.9 inch
  • Notes
  • Philips Push-button All Transistor Portable, Model 198

    Thrilling power and penny-wise economy from seven transistor and two diodes. Three push-button controls with hi-low tone selector buttons. Long range noise-free reception from high-gain "Ferroceptor" rod aerial. Slim, compact, lightweight (less than 5 lb. complete with battery), and dust-proof. Genuine leather case in three springtime colours: luggage tan, atmosphere grey, spring-fever red. (MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    This model is the first local production Philips transistor radio marketed in Australia & physically resembles the valve based Skipper 196 of the same era.

    Having the earlier OC44 and OC45s, these sets are more reliable than later radios with the OC169s and OC170s, the electrolytic and waxed paper capacitors, as with any 50(+) year old radio are suspect. The metalwork supporting the switch assembly differs considerably from models 199, 199A & 199C, which appear, at least, similar.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 1.770 kg / 3 lb 14.4 oz (3.899 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 44.10 AUS £
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original-techn. papers. (Philips Radioplayer Service Data, Dec 1958.)
  • Literature/Schematics (4)
  • Feb 1959 to Feb 1960.
  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Wilson. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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