Transistor 8 All-Wave A806P

Model A806-P is an eight transistor, battery operated, three band superheterodyne portable receiver designed for reception of Medium and Short Wave Bands.

Features of design include:

Ferrite Rod Aerial; Telescopic Aerial, provision for switching to external aerial; R.F. stage; high gain I.F. transformers; Autodyne converter; provision for Phono use; single ended push-pull output stage incorporating feedback; high sensitivity 7" x 5" eliptical speaker; long economical battery life.

Probably the biggest transistor portable ever made in Australia. Built on a metal chassis with tag strips and point-to-point wiring. Wooden case covered in vinyl. World time zone map in the lid. Manufactured for remote locations - included the  Flying Doctor Base Station frequencies on the flip up world map.

Tuning Control has a single knob which has a reduction (vernier) that engages for one turn of the knob. After one turn, the reduction disengages to allow a rapid tuner change (5:1 ratio measured).

• SW range: 1.9 - 6.1 MHz and 5.9- 18 MHz.
• 2 x 6V Batteries Eveready 509 or Diamond 3509.
• Price 1 guinea (£1/1/-) extra in WA.
• See also AWA 893P, Electrice E806P & Westinghouse W806P.

Here you find 283 models, 130 with images and 154 with schematics for wireless sets etc. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.
All listed radios etc. from Airzone (1931) Ltd.; Sydney