Portable Tranistor Radio
Manufacturer
General Electric Co.-Monogram Electric Co
Date1960s
Object NameRadio
Mediumplastic, paper, leather
ClassificationsScience And Technology
DimensionsOverall: Height: 16.5 m, Depth: 8.1 cm, Depth: 4.5 cm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS050726
About MePortable transistor radio with carrying case and earphones, made in Hong Kong by the General Electric Company.Transistors replaced valves as the means of amplifying sound during the 1950s. Much smaller than valves, and not needing to warm up in order to work, the transistor meant radio design could become smaller and realistically portable.
