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Astor model FSW transistor radio.
Astor model FSW transistor radio. Released around August 1961. Made by Radio Corporation Pty. Ltd. in Melbourne Australia. Hard to find in this condition. The leather cases are usually cracked and split. Of course an added bonus is having the original box.
Australian radio station call signs are listed on the dial.
AM only, Seven transistors......
2N412 Mixer Oscillator,
2N410 I.F. Amp 1,
2N410 I.F. Amp 2,
2N406 Audio Amp,
2N406 Audio Driver,
2N408 X2 Push Pull audio output.
Restoration consisted of repainting the white section of the front panel. The original yellow Ducon electrolytic capacitors were retained and re-stuffed with modern components. Another tuning gang was fitted as the original had a bearing missing.
Over all, it is a great performing radio with good sensitivity and clarity.
Astor model FSW transistor radio.
Astor model FSW transistor radio. Released around August 1961. Made by Radio Corporation Pty. Ltd. in Melbourne Australia. Hard to find in this condition. The leather cases are usually cracked and split. Of course an added bonus is having the original box.
Australian radio station call signs are listed on the dial.
AM only, Seven transistors......
2N412 Mixer Oscillator,
2N410 I.F. Amp 1,
2N410 I.F. Amp 2,
2N406 Audio Amp,
2N406 Audio Driver,
2N408 X2 Push Pull audio output.
Restoration consisted of repainting the white section of the front panel. The original yellow Ducon electrolytic capacitors were retained and re-stuffed with modern components. Another tuning gang was fitted as the original had a bearing missing.
Over all, it is a great performing radio with good sensitivity and clarity.