Volumatic 11 M189 (189)

Ferris Bros. Pty Ltd.; Sydney

  • Year
  • 1968/1969
  • Category
  • Car Radio, perhaps also + sound player/recorder
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 202150

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 11
  • 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) / 12 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - This model requires external speaker(s).
  • Power out
  • 8 W (10 W max.)
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Volumatic 11 M189 - Ferris Bros. Pty Ltd.; Sydney
  • Shape
  • Chassis only or for «building in»
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 7 x 2 x 5.5 inch / 178 x 51 x 140 mm
  • Notes
  • Ferris Volumatic 189;
    Five push-button presets.

    The Model 182 is the manual tuned version of this radio.

    These radios feature two RF amplifier stages before the Converter and then 2 IF amplifier stages. There are 5 transistors in the AF stage.

    This model could be used in either positive or negative chassis vehicles via a polarity change-over switch.

    Price is for basic unit only.  Price for custom dash fitting & fixtures is $115.00.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 5 lb (5 lb 0 oz) / 2.270 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 95.20 AUS $
  • Author
  • Model page created by a member from A. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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