J5-18 Ch= J5

His Master's Voice (HMV, H.M.V.), EMI (Australia) Ltd.; Sydney, NSW

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  • Year
  • 1960–1962
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 290216

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 7
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 3 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 2.75 inch = 7 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.15 W (undistorted)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: J5-18 Ch= J5 - His Master's Voice HMV, H.M.V.
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 6 x 3.585 x 1.715 inch / 152 x 91 x 44 mm
  • Notes

  • Circuit uses push pull audio output and three GEX34 diodes configured as follows;

    • MR1 -  Detector and AVC
    • MR1 -  Detector and AVC
    • MR3 -  Overload Diode

    Battery types: Eveready 2362, Berec PP22, National 106P, Ray-O-Vac RR362 & Toshiba T106P

    Colour combinations available in Turquoise/White, BurgundyWhite, Dove Grey/White & Charcoal/White.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 1 lb 4 oz (1.25 lb) / 0.568 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 30.45 AUS £
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original-techn. papers. (HMV Service Manual for Chassis Type J5.)
  • Literature/Schematics (4)
  • Aug 1960 to Feb 1962.
  • Author
  • Model page created by Martin Kent. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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