Transistor 8 W812P

Westinghouse (brand), Sydney

  • Year
  • 1960–1962
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 290101

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 8
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries / 9 Volt
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Transistor 8 W812P - Westinghouse brand, Sydney
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 11 x 8 x 4.25 inch / 279 x 203 x 108 mm
  • Notes
  • Westinghouse Model W812P "Transistor 8" Portable

    A full sized transistor portable in genuine leather case, with a choice of saddle tan or crocodile and grey finish. Large 6" x 4" speaker together with tone control ensures excellent reproduction. Battery type 276P with normal life of appromimately 300 hours.

    • Weight includes battery.
    • See also AWA 208P & Electrice E812P.
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 6 lb 3 oz (6.187 lb) / 2.809 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 42.10 AUS £
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Westinghouse Factory Supervised Service.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Martin Kent. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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