F116 Ch= 52DB2

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

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  • Year
  • 1950–1953
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 328643

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 2 x 45 / 1.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 6 inch = 15.2 cm
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: F116 Ch= 52DB2 - Philco Radio & Television Corp
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 15 x 12 x 8.5 inch / 381 x 305 x 216 mm
  • Notes

  • Philco Radio & Television Corporation (Aust.) Pty. Ltd.
    168-170 Parramatta Road, Auburn, NSW.
    Model 52DB2 (F116)

    Features: 5 valve, D/W; S/W range, 16-50 metres; 6" speaker; built-in aerial; external A/E terminals; supplied with external aerial; uses two 482 and one 745 batteries; HT consumption, 13mA; storage for external batteries; access through rear. Volume control combined with on/off switch; fitted with tone control; separate wavechange switch. Leatherette-covered wooden case, in tan and fawn; plastic carrying handle.

    Retail Price: £41/17/9, batteries extra. (PORTABLES ON PARADE)

    See also Airzone Model 5D2B2 (A116) & Peal Model D522B (P116)

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 34.65 AUS £
  • Author
  • Model page created by Martin Kent. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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