World Range Transistor 9 P2A/PB026

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

Data
Forum
Pictures
Collections

  • Year
  • 1964–1968
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 232357
    • alternative name: Radio Corp.of Australia

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

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 9
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 3 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast plus more than 2 Short Wave bands.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 2 x 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
  • Power out
  • 0.5 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: World Range Transistor 9 P2A/PB026 - Astor brand, Radio Corporation
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 13.5 x 18.5 x 5.5 inch / 343 x 470 x 140 mm
  • Notes

  • Astor P2A Portable Radio

    A nine transistor portable receiver with printed circuit. Multi-band for receiving overseas countries, maritime services, outpost radio, Flying Doctor and amatuer transmissions. Features inbuilt ferrite rod aerial, inbuilt telescopic aerial with provision for external aerial. High-efficiency speaker and batteries all combined in a sturdy vinyl plastic foam covered cabinet. (FROM MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    Frequency coverage: 525~1605 kHz, 1.6~4.4 MHz, 4.4~1.4 MHz and 11.4~18.2 MHz.
    Battery: 2 x Eveready Type 276P
    Speaker: Rola Type 55-4C 15Ω 5" x 4" elliptical.
    Cabinet Colours: Tan, Dark Red, Green & Grey.

    Re-designated Model PB026 in 1968.

    Price $165.90 after the introduction of decimal currency in Australia, 14/2/1966. Price includes batteries.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 82.95 AUS £
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original-techn. papers. (Service Data Astor Model P2A-1)
  • Author
  • Model page created by a member from A. See "Data change" for further contributors.

 Collections | Museums | Literature

 Forum