Manufactured: 1965 – 1968
Designer:
Colours:
A deluxe model
A renamed BeoLit611T, with novel features such as the rubberised feet that extended from the cabinet when the handle was moved downwards, allowing the set to be positioned on its side without danger of marking the cabinet. This wood-clad model was positioned towards the top of the Beolit range at the time, with only the mighty Beolit 1000 its superior in terms of looks and performance.
Essentially a Beolit 700 chassis with some minor modifications, mounted in a wooden cabinet, the Beolit 800 fitted neatly in the Beolit range between the 700 and the very well specified 1000. The set was powered by 6 ‘D’ sized cells, and covered FM, LW, AM and SW wavebands, with the latter having its own dedicated rod antenna (both could be used for FM coverage). These were positioned at opposite ends of the chassis, unlike the Beolit 700 where they were placed next to each other, and gave a particularly pleasing symmetry when deployed when the set was operating on its side using the handle as a stand and the feet built into the cabinet.
Number of Transistors: 9
Semiconductors: AF106 AF124 AF126 AF126 AF126 UW0029 AC153 AC153 AC153
Main principle: Superheterodyne (common)
Wave bands. Broadcast, Long Wave, Short Wave plus FM or UHF.
Power type and voltage: Dry Batteries / 6 x 1,5 Volt
Loudspeaker: Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
Material: Wooden case
from Radiomuseum.org: Model: Beolit 800 – Bang & Olufsen B&O; Struer
Shape: Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
Dimensions (WHD): 334 x 204 x 96 mm / 13.1 x 8 x 3.8 inch
Notes: SW: 49m band, FM AFC, battery indicator meter, two telescopic antennas.
Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg): 3.5 kg / 7 lb 11.3 oz (7.709 lb)
Literature/Schematics (4): — Schematic
The rosewood Boelit 800 is in good shape. The cosmetics use has left minor marks and scratches on the wood’s side. The Beolit 800 is in working order, has been tested, and is completely operational.
