Radiola 558-TC

Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd. (AWA); Sydney

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  • Year
  • 1954–1956
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 195626

Click on the schematic thumbnail to request the schematic as a free document.

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage and/or dry batteries / 2 x 45 & 1.5 & 3 or 4 or 6 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
  • Power out
  • 0.2 W (undistorted)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Radiola 558-TC - Amalgamated Wireless
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, low profile (big size).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 610 x 350 x 265 mm / 24 x 13.8 x 10.4 inch
  • Notes

  • This model could be powered in three ways; from dry batteries using a type 19801 battery cable, from a 4 volt accumulator using a type 19190 synchronous vibrator power unit, or a 6 volt accumulator using a type 22770 synchronous vibrator power unit. When on dry batteries, a three volt battery is required for the dial lights.

    This radio uses the same cabinet design as the AWA Model 656TA.

    See also AGE Hotpoint models Y55DA & Y55DV.

  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Australian Official Radio Service Manual Vol. XIV
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (AWA Radiola Technical Information & Service Data.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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