Transistor Radio Collection
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Special Purpose Solid State Radios
Special Purpose Solid State Radios
Shown here are solid state radios that are not typical. These were designs that manufacturers wanted to push a technology or a concept, cater to a specific group or promote a product.
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Radio for Tight Spots like at a College Dorm.
Radio for Tight Spots like at a College Dorm.
Westinghouse Desk Lamp RadioLumina Series H969CA (1960's) Extension Speaker for removable radio and adjustable telescope high intensity lamp with HI-LO setting. Probably marketed for the college student of the 1960's.
ABOVE: Inside of the radio. It is a basic 6-transistor radio (model H969P6GP). The radio has an external speaker jaxk to connect to the external speaker on the lamp station. BELOW: Inside the lamp station.
Travel Convenience that fits in a Coat Pocket
Travel Convenience that fits in a Coat Pocket
Westinghouse "ESCORT"Series RS21P08A (1968)There are two versions of the ESCORT. The basic model has a 8 transistor radio, flashlight and a wind up watch type clock. The deluxe model has an electric cigarette lighter. Both models are rechargeable with a built in charger and 2 NiCAD AA cells. 1968 price $30.
Charger mode has a fold out plug.
Inside the ESCORT is fairly compact.
ABOVE: Pull down the level and the heating element come on to light a cigarette, There is a switch on top that turns on the flashlight just above the lighter. BELOW: Flashlight mode.
Radios that Make a Technology Statement
Radios that Make a Technology Statement
Sanyo RP-AMT2 SOLAR AM/FM Personal Radio (1990's)Has solar battery or NiCad rechargeable power options
Casio FM10 FM Personal Card `Radio (1990''s) about 2 mm thick
Powered by a very thin lithium button cell that slides into the card
Powered by a very thin lithium button cell that slides into the card
Not Very Thick! Notice the earphone plug!
Fold Up Travel Radio
Fold Up Travel Radio
Westinghouse H968 and RLA-1082. Features 8 transistor radio and wind up alarm clock. The travel radio folds up nicely to fit in a carrying bag.
Westinghouse ESCORT video
Westinghouse ESCORT.mp4Disaster Prepareness Radios
Disaster Prepareness Radios
Threse radios come with a handcrank generator to charge up the batteries. The more you wind the longer the playing time. To charge you will need to crank at a certain minimum rate. These radios also allow use of non recharge AA or AAA cells along with the recharge system.
Sony ICF-B01 (2006) Combo FM/AM radio with LED flashlight and LED soft background light. A very compact radio (5" X 3" X 1.5") that can also be used for a travel radio.
Philips AE1000 (2000) FM/AM Radio with LED guide and dial light. A tall set 6" high and 2.5" deep. Uses Sony CXA1619BM AM/FM Radio Chip.
ABOVE: Lots of space, only one transistor and IF transformers and ceramic IF filters. BELOW: Sony CXA1619BM AM/FM Radio IC on the other side of the board.
ABOVE: Ceramic IF filters for FM section (look like ceramic capacitors). BELOW: Crank generator to charge battery, on the otherside the orange block is the AM ceramic IF filter.
ABOVE: Tuninbg and Charging LED Indicators.BELOW: LED Dial Light.
ABOVE: Power selector for battery or crank charge power. BELOW: NiMH battery and compartment for 2 AA Primary Cells.
Radios for Children and Pop Culture
Radios for Children and Pop Culture
Sanrio (Japan) Hello Kitty Radios (2000-2006)
Hello Kitty (ハローキティ Harō Kiti?) (full name Kitty White) is a fictional character produced by the Japanese company Sanrio, first designed by Yuko Shimizu. She is portrayed as a female white Japanese bobtail cat with a red bow. The character's first appearance on an item, a vinyl coin purse, was introduced in Japan in 1974 and brought to the United States in 1976. The character is a staple of the kawaii segment of Japanese popular culture.
Sanrio 55997-1 AM/FM Portable (LEFT) 2001 ChinaSanrio SIL-3429 FM Pen Radio 2006 ChinaSanrio KT2042 AM/FM Desktop Radio (RIGHT) 2004 China
The Sanrio 55997-1 uses a Samsung S1A0426C02 AM/FM Integrated Circuit to perform all the radio functions. Only a few outside parts are needed. Radios like these are usually throw aways because repair is far too time consuming and working on fragile items like integrated circuits and damaging the printed circuit board is at best tedious and expensive.
The Sanrio 55997-1 with original box and instructions.
Radio Shack PLUSH MOUSE AM Radio (made in Korea)Division Tandy Corporation1980's through 1990's
Radio Shack had several versions over the years, cat, fox, dog, owl, raccoon, sad puppy and tiger I believe were the others. Requires a 9 Volt Battery. Bought this one in the mid 1980's.
Radio Shack had several versions over the years, cat, fox, dog, owl, raccoon, sad puppy and tiger I believe were the others. Requires a 9 Volt Battery. Bought this one in the mid 1980's.
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