Organ Grand 78 Pre-octal valves using a 75

Stromberg-Carlson (Australasia) Pty. Ltd. Sydney

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  • Year
  • 1937/1938 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 339476

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 7
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 392 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 220, 240, 265 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 8 inch = 20.3 cm
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Organ Grand 78 [Pre-octal valves using a 75] - Stromberg-Carlson Australasia
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 26 x 37 x 13 inch / 660 x 940 x 330 mm
  • Notes

  • 7-valve, AC powered, dual-band superhet with RF stage and magic eye tuning indicator.
    With huge improved reading angle dial.

    Incorporates the built-in speaker box called "Acoustical Labyrinth".

    Sensitivity control on rear.

    Chassis similar to the Model 78 using a 6B7S instead of the 75.

    Selling for 34 Gns. in October 1938.

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  • Price in first year of sale
  • 35.70 AUS £
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Collector info (Sammler)
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Advocate (Tas) Oct 7, 1938, Page 1)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Malcolm Grenness. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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