National Panasonic R-186

Panasonic, Matsushita, National ナショナル (also tubes); Osaka

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  • Year
  • 1964–1966
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 256543

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 8
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Batteries / addl. power jack / C: 4 x 1.5/ 6 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5 inch = 12.7 cm
  • Power out
  • 0.5 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: National Panasonic R-186 - Panasonic, Matsushita,
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 9.5625 x 5.59375 x 2.59375 inch / 243 x 142 x 66 mm
  • Notes

  • National R-186 portable/car radio specially designed for Australian use, having a dial showing all Australian radio stations. This radio can be used in the car, for which a special car cradle is available, and can be taken out and used as an ordinary portable radio. Housed in an attractive plastic case with an anodised metal front.

    Features: eight-transistor, one-band portable radio which is supersensitive, built-in ferrite antenna and RF circuit. The all-Australian dial plate is featured with a special push-button dial light. Control: tuning knob, volume and tone control. Special jacks for car antenna, external power source (6V), phonograph, tape recorder and earphone or external speaker.

    Specifications: frequency range, MW 540 - 1605 kC/s (kHz) with a power output of 500 mW. Speaker 5" PM dynamic. Batteries: 4 x UM2 National flashlight batteries (6V). (MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    Price $75.60 after the introduction of decimal currency in Australia, 14/2/1966.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 3 lb 9 oz (3.563 lb) / 1.617 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 37.80 AUS £
  • Author
  • Model page created by Daniel Rosha. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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