48/4SP

Philco Radio & Television Corp. (Aust) Pty. Ltd.

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  • Year
  • 1948–1951
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 188434

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 2 x 45 / 1.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 5 inch = 12.7 cm
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 48/4SP - Philco Radio & Television Corp
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 10.625 x 10.5 x 6.75 inch / 270 x 267 x 171 mm
  • Notes

  • Philco Radio & Television Corporation Australia Pty., Ltd.
    MODEL 48/4SP

    Features: 4 valve, B/C; 5" speaker; door fastening clip released with finger pressure; hinged half down-opening door in front operates on/off switch; inbuilt aerial; external and earth terminals; suitcase type handle; leather cloth covered case in various colours.

    Retail selling price: £25/19/6 including batteries (Eveready 482 x 2 & 741) . (£1 extra in WA and NQ) (PORTABLES ON PARADE)

    See also Airzone Model 457B & Peal Model P457B.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 19 lb 0 oz (19 lb) / 8.626 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 25.85 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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