Volumatic 159 6 Volt

Ferris Bros. Pty Ltd.; Sydney

  • Year
  • 1965–1967
  • Category
  • Car Radio, perhaps also + sound player/recorder
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 217674

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 9
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 3 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 8 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage Battery for all (e.g. for car radios and amateur radios) / 6 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - This model requires external speaker(s).
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Volumatic 159 [6 Volt] - Ferris Bros. Pty Ltd.; Sydney
  • Shape
  • Chassis only or for «building in»
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 7 x 2 x 5.75 inch / 178 x 51 x 146 mm
  • Notes
  • Push button tuning car radio designed for older cars with 6 volt systems.

    There was also a 12 volt version.

    After the introduction of decimal currency in Australia (14/02/1966) this model sold for $102.90, including fittings. Basic receiver only - $84.00

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 5 lb (5 lb 0 oz) / 2.270 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 51.45 AUS £
  • Mentioned in
  • Electronics Australia Feb. 1966 P107.
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Ferris Service Manual, Models 152, 156 & 159.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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