510 Portable 510

Standard Telephones and Cables Pty, Ltd (STC), Sydney

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  • Year
  • 1939
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 183811

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

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 90 & 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: 510 Portable 510 - Standard Telephones and Cables
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 375 x 295 x 300 mm / 14.8 x 11.6 x 11.8 inch
  • Notes

  • Unlimited entertainment awaits the owner of the new STC model 510 Portable.
    Wherever you go, this compact portable, attractively finished in its small "Hogskin" finish cabinet, will bring happiness with its clear reception and reliable performance. Being a unit of the famous STC range of radios. this portable will give a long-term dependable, trouble-free service.

    Features:

    • Extra Large Dial with station names grouped in States.
    • Uses New 1.4 Volt Valves exclusively.
    • Hinged Doors back and front.
    • Special Aerial Equipment in the pocket of the door.
    • Highly Efficient Automatic Volume Control.
    • Exceptionally low battery drain.
  • Circuit diagram reference
  • Australian Official Radio Service Manual Vol. IV
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (The Australasian Radio World, Nov 1, 1939, Page 42)
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • Mingay's Radio Diagram & I.F. Index
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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