Leisuremate RC290
Philips Australia
- Country
- Australia
- Manufacturer / Brand
- Philips Australia
- Year
- 1969–1971
- Category
- Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
- Radiomuseum.org ID
- 229996
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- Number of Transistors
- 7
- Main principle
- Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 3 AF stage(s)
- Tuned circuits
- 5 AM circuit(s)
- Wave bands
- Broadcast only (MW).
- Power type and voltage
- Batteries / addl. power jack / 9 / 9 Volt
- Loudspeaker
- Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 4 inch = 10.2 cm
- Material
- Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
- from Radiomuseum.org
- Model: Leisuremate RC290 - Philips Australia
- Shape
- Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
- Dimensions (WHD)
- 8.75 x 6.0625 x 3.5 inch / 222 x 154 x 89 mm
- Notes
-
Philips Model RC290 "Leisuremate"
Handbag look personal portable combining 7-transistor "Mini-module" performance and chic styling. Features bright, easy-to-tune all-States dial, built-in ferrite aerial for maximum power in all areas, wedged handle for easy carrying. Converts easily to mains operation with Philips Power Pack (optional extra). Available in string beige, cherry red and clove brown, attractive front grille and panel trim in white. (MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)
Battery Eveready Type 276P or equivalent.
Updated version of Parisienne MT10/01.
- Price in first year of sale
- 44.10 AUS $
- Mentioned in
- Mingay's Price Service (Aug 1969 to Feb 1971.)
- Literature/Schematics (1)
- -- Original-techn. papers. (Philips Service Manual for Models RB290, MT10/01, RB290 & MT10/02, 1970.)
- Literature/Schematics (2)
- J.R. Publications Transistor Radio Service Handbook (Group G8, 1971/72, Page P1-28.)
- Author
- Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.
- Other Models
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