Songbird MT6

Philips Australia

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  • Year
  • 1964/1965
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 230383

Click on the schematic thumbnail to request the schematic as a free document.

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 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: Songbird MT6 - Philips Australia
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 9.75 x 5.0625 x 3.125 inch / 248 x 129 x 79 mm
  • Notes

  • Philips Model MT6 "Songbird"

    Modern, versatile styling with attractive but rugged metal handle. Designed for use as a mantel or portable radio. Bright, easy-to-tune dial with all States clearly marked. "Wrap-around" cabinet lifts off in one piece for ease of servicing. Colours: turquoise, charcoal, grey and red, all with ivory fronts and silver trim.

    Features: six transistors and three diodes. Speaker 4" high-efficiency permagnetic. Operates from one Eveready Type 276P (9V) battery. Provision for fitting external power supply. (FROM MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    Price includes battery.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 19.95 AUS £
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original-techn. papers. (Philips Service Notes, July 1964.)
  • Literature/Schematics (3)
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Philips 1966 sales brochure)
  • Author
  • Model page created by a member from A. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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