Concertmaster G2B

Astor (brand), Radio Corporation Pty., Ltd.; Melbourne

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  • Year
  • 1962–1964
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 187309
    • alternative name: Radio Corp.of Australia

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

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast plus more than 2 Short Wave bands.
  • Details
  • Changer (Record changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 200-250 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • 2 Loudspeakers / Ø 8 inch = 20.3 cm
  • Power out
  • 5 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Concertmaster G2B - Astor brand, Radio Corporation
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 40 x 29 x 18 inch / 1016 x 737 x 457 mm
  • Notes

  • Stereogram-Radio with a automatic four-speed record changer and a 6 valve superheterodyne five band receiver incorporating band spreading of the 49, 31, 25 & 19 metre shortwave bands.

    Record changer 4-speed Garrard Autoslim, however Collaro "Studio" changers were sometimes used due to a supply situation.

    Has the same cabinet & appearance as Concertmaster model GRW.

    Polished wooden cabinet by Gainsborough with Maple, Medium Walnut or Mahogany tonings finished in Polyester.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 156.45 AUS £
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Astor Service Data G 2B-1, 3/9/1962.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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