1946
This 4-valve Battery operated superhet was first manufactured in 1947. Housed in a brown bakelite cabinet it had long and medium waveband selection. It needed two batteries installed to power it (a 90volt ht. and a 1.5volt dry battery or accumulator). An internal frame aerial fitted to aid reception.
The retail-selling price for this model was £13.5s.0d plus purchase tax.
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Did you know...
The average working wage in 1947 was £4.10s.0d for a 48hour week.
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