Clipper Portable 6P6

Akrad Radio Corporation; Waihi

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  • Year
  • 1956 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 343697

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Number of Transistors
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line / Batteries (any type) / AC/DC 230 or 90 & 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5 inch = 12.7 cm
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Clipper Portable 6P6 - Akrad Radio Corporation; Waihi
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 14 x 10 x 5.125 inch / 356 x 254 x 130 mm
  • Notes

  • 5-Valve plus selenium rectifier superhet with RF stage portable broadcast (MW) receiver.

    Powered by 230 volts AC or DC or batteries, 2 x No.482 45v and 1 x No.739 9v.

    Incorporates a low-current charging circuit to 'reactivate' the batteries when on mains power, making them last longer.

    High-impact polystyrene cabinet available in Ivory, Grey & Ivory, and Burgundy & Ivory.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 12.5 lb (12 lb 8 oz) / 5.675 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 32.50 NZ £
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Press 23 December 1955 Page 21)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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