Royal Videophonic R53G/8A-CZ / TB037 Ch= Series 8A

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

  • Year
  • 1967–1971
  • Category
  • Television- and Radio Receiver, perh. also + Rec. etc. (TV Radio)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 283118
    • alternative name: Radio Corp.of Australia

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 11
  • Number of Transistors
  • 15
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage
  • Wave bands
  • VHF incl. FM and/or UHF (see notes for details)
  • Details
  • Changer (Record changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 200-250 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Royal Videophonic R53G/8A-CZ / TB037 Ch= Series 8A - Astor brand, Radio Corporation
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 63.25 x 21.34375 x 14.75 inch / 1607 x 542 x 375 mm
  • Notes
  • Astor R53G / TB037 "Royal 25" TV/Stereo/Radiogram

    Exclusive Gainsborough cabinet in maple, walnut or mahogany with polyester finish. Also available in oiled teak. 'Square Look' 25" picture for maximum viewing area. Turret tuner for 13 channels. Fine tuning.

    Broadcast tuner (G17CH1) with 15 transistors. Built-in ferrite rod aerial with provision for external aerial. Two 8" plus two 5" twin-cone speakers system. Latest model record changer with stereo cartridge and diamond styli. Incorporate cue. pause control and built-in stylus pressure adjustment. Special 'DIN' socket provided for tape recording and playback. (FROM MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    Redesignated to Model TB037 in 1969. See also later Model TB037 with 11A chassis.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 699.00 AUS $
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original-techn. papers. (Astor Series 8 Data Sheet.)
  • Literature/Schematics (3)
  • -- Original-techn. papers. (Astor Service Data G17CH1-1 (Issue 2), 16/9/1970)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Martin Kent. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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