8 Transistor Auto Radio Portable PCR3

Autocrat Radio Ltd.; Auckland

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  • Year
  • 1961
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 351137

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 8
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 450 kHz; 3 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 8 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Is a battery or storage battery / 12 / AA: 6 x 1.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • 2 Loudspeakers
  • Power out
  • 1 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 8 Transistor Auto Radio Portable PCR3 - Autocrat Radio Ltd.; Auckland
  • Shape
  • Chassis only or for «building in»
  • Notes

  • AUTOCRAT Model PCR3 8 Transistor Auto Radio Portable

    Make your car radio your portable radio. Get twice the pleasure when traveling or relaxing. Autocrat's new 8-transistor Model PCR3 gives you the first true combination of auto-radio and transistor portable. Complete with collapsible rod antenna and chrome carrying handle. Push button tone control and illuminated dial when operating in the car. Operates from 6 Penlight batteries when used as a portable. £42. 10, 0. 

    See also the later version Model PCR4.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 42.50 NZ £
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Press 25 October 1961 Page 23)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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