Transistor 7 W705P

Westinghouse (brand), Sydney

Data
Forum
Pictures
Collections

  • Year
  • 1959/1960
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 290009

 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 / 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Transistor 7 W705P - Westinghouse brand, Sydney
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 11.25 x 7.75 x 4.5 inch / 286 x 197 x 114 mm
  • Notes

  • Model W705-P is a seven transistor, battery operated superheterodyne portable receiver designed for the reception of the Medium Wave Band.

    Features of the design include:

    Ferrite Rod Aerial with provision for external aerial; high gain I.F. transformers; Autodyne converter; ganged volume control; high sensitivity 7" x 5" elliptical speaker and economical battery operation.

    • Leather case in Saddle Tan, Manly Tan & Crocodile finish.
    • Eveready battery Type 276P or equivalent.
    • Weight given includes battery.
    • Price 1 guinea (£1/1/-) extra in WA.
    • See also models AWA 117P & Airzone A705P.
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 7 lb 0 oz (7 lb) / 3.178 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 46.20 AUS £
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original-techn. papers. (Wesinghouse Service Manual for Model W705P.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Martin Kent. See "Data change" for further contributors.

 Collections | Museums | Literature

 Forum