Wide-Fi W819PZ

Westinghouse (brand), Sydney

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  • Year
  • 1961–1964 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 360100

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 8
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 3 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 5 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Is a battery or storage battery / 9 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 4 inch = 10.2 cm
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Wide-Fi W819PZ - Westinghouse brand, Sydney
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 0 x 5.4375 x 3.25 inch / 0 x 138 x 83 mm
  • Notes

  • Westinghouse Model W819PZ Transistor Portable Radio. 

    An eight transistor portable radio. Strongly built and housed in a sturdy leather carrying case. Choice of three colours: tan, green and buckskin.

    Features include: simple battery replacement, convex all States dial scale, car aerial socket for exclusive car telescopic aerial (optional extra). A plug with both earth & aerial leads for connection to outside aerial in areas of weak signal. 

    Controls: hand span Vernier drive tuning on left front. Volume: on/off on right side of case. Speaker: 4" PM unit with high impedance centre tapped voice coil (80 ohm CT). (FROM MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    Eveready battery type:  Eveready 2364 or equivalent.

    Price 1 guinea (£1/1/-) extra in WA.

    See also:
    AWA B17Z
    Westinghouse W819P
    AWA B17
    Electrice E819P

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 4 lb 0 oz (4 lb) / 1.816 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 34.65 AUS £
  • Author
  • Model page created by Martin Kent. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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