D58

Diason Products, Melbourne

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  • Year
  • 1950–1952
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 190516

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 only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 2 x 45 & 1.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 8 inch = 20.3 cm
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: D58 - Diason Products, Melbourne
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 12.75 x 11.5 x 5.5 inch / 324 x 292 x 140 mm
  • Notes

  • Model: D58.

    Features: 5V 1.4v B/C portable; tuned R.F. stage and built in loop aerial; 8" permag speaker. Valve compliment: 1T4, 1R5, 1T4, 1S5, 3V4. Batteries: 745, two 482. On/off switch combined with volume control; dial easily read from above as well as in front. case covered in fawn, red-brown, or brown leathercloth; rubber feet on base; spring-loaded flat handle. Dimensions: 12¾" x 11½" x 5½". weight 16¾ lbs.

    Retail Price: £32/17/6, complete. (Melbourne)

    Battery types used:

    • (A) 1 x 745 (Eveready) or 3745 (Diamond)
    • (B) 2 x 482 (Eveready) or 3482 (Diamond)

    Circuit also used on Models P56 & P58.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 16 lb 12 oz (16.75 lb) / 7.605 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 32.85 AUS £
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Australian Official Radio Service Manual Vol. IX
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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