53BP

Electrosound Pty Ltd, Sydney

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  • Year
  • 1948–1955
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 187773

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 plus 2 Short Wave bands.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 90 & 1.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 6.5 inch = 16.5 cm
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 53BP - Electrosound Pty Ltd, Sydney
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 13.5 x 11 x 8 inch / 343 x 279 x 203 mm
  • Notes

  • MODEL: 53BP.

    Features: 5V, T/W; 6½" speaker; tuned R.F. stage; tone control; inbuilt spaced loop aerial in lift-up back; external aerial and earth terminals; unit supplied complete with aerial and earth wire and pin in special recess; suitcase-type handle; leatherette-covered wooden cabinet with plywood front and Masonite back in range of colours; overall size 8" x 11" x 13½"; weighs 22 lbs.; recessed controls; adaptor for heavy duty external batteries; frequency range covers "Flying Doctor" radio service.

    Retail selling price: £35/18/6.

    Battery types used:

    • (A) 1 x 741 (Eveready) or 3745 (Diamond)
    • (B) 2 x 482 (Eveready) or 3482 (Diamond)
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 22 lb 0 oz (22 lb) / 9.988 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 35.90 AUS £
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Australian Official Radio Service Manual Vol. VII
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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