Receiver Radio R6

Standard Telephones and Cables Ltd. (STC); London, Foots Cray

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  • Year
  • 1935 ??
  • Category
  • Military Receiver
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 327633
    • Brand: Micromesh tubes

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 8
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast (MW) and Long Wave.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line / Storage batteries (perhaps also batteries) / see notes Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - This model requires external speaker(s).
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Receiver Radio R6 - Standard Telephones and Cables
  • Shape
  • Chassis only or for «building in»
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 760 x 330 x 330 mm / 29.9 x 13 x 13 inch
  • Notes

  • Receiver: Type R6 Commercial or Naval receiver

    Frequency Ranges; 1200 - 430kHz, 430 - 158kHz, 158 - 60kHz

    Circuit: Superhet, with superimposer for A 1
    Valves: 6 x D2, 1 x 7D7, 1 x 11D3
    Power source: accumulator 12 V, anode battery 160 V or power supply unit (see type R 5)
    Antenna: Ordinary single wire antenna.
    Size:
       Receiver: 760 x 330 x 330 mm
       Power supply unit: 305 x 230 x 150 mm
    Weight:
      Receiver: 37 kg
      Power supply unit: 12 kg
    Usage: Fixed and mobile radio stations, also air force or navy.
    Make (manufacturer): Standard Telephones and Cables Ltd, London.
    Remarks: Fading compensation (AGC), bandwidth control, Tone Filters (tone control) and noise limiter available. Can also be used as a direction finder with auxiliary equipment. Not confirmed as an army device.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 37 kg / 81 lb 8 oz (81.498 lb)

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