1953
This 6-valve receiver was first introduced in 1957. Housed in a moulded bakelite case it was able to tune the MW LW and the VHF FM radio band. An internal ferrite rod aerial was also featured for easy reception.
The retail-selling price was £20.8s.3d including purchase tax when it was first released in 1957.
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Did you know...
The average working wage in 1957 was £7.9s.4d for a 47hour week.
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