Hoffman "Trans-Solar" Radios
model PP-706 - red,  RP-706 - pink

The US made version of Hoffman's battery/solar cell operated transistor radio.

The 4.2 volt mercury battery originally used in this model has long since been unavailable. I have assembled a substitute battery that works fine and is included with the radio. It also works very well with the solar cell.

Year: 1958
Case: solid colored plastic
Power requirements: battery, 1 - 4.2 volt mercury cell
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in loop
Measurements (approx): 6 x 3.5 x 1.75"
 

Zenith Royal 7000 Radio
Transoceanic

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Zenith Royal 7000 Transoceanic
chassis 18ZT40Z3
 

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Zenith Coat Pocket Transistor Radio
Royal 500D

The 500 series was  Zenith's first transistorized  pocket radios.  The "D" version is the 3rd generation of the "500" and the only of the first 3 versions to feature improved circuitry (8 transistors). The original model, 500 was hand wired with a metal chassis and had 7 transistors. It  had no circuit boards and was US made.

Year: 1958
Case: white nylon
Frequency coverage: AM,  broadcast band
Power requirements: battery, 4 "AA" cells (not included)
Antenna requirements: has built-in loop
Measurements (approx): 6x3x1.5"
 

Magnavox
model AM-2

Magnavox's first transistor radio. US made by the Magnavox company.

Click here or info on how to make a substitute battery for this radio.

Year: 1956
Case: solid green plastic
Electronic condition: works fine
Power requirements: battery, 1 - 4.2 volt mercury cell
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in loop
Measurements (approx): 6 x 3 x 1.5"
 

General Electric all transistor radio
model P780

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Zenith Transoceanic
Royal 1000-1
chassis #9HT40Z21

The 1000 series was  Zeniths first transistorized  "Transoceanic" model. 

Year: 1959
Case: metal covered with areas of black genuine leather
Frequency coverage: AM,  broadcast band to 23 MHz in 8 bands
Power requirements: battery, 9 "D" cells or external 12 volt power adaptor (not included)
Antenna requirements: has built-in loop, telescoping rod + removable loop with suction cups for window mounting
Measurements (approx): 12 x 10 x 4"
 

Motorola "Jet Plane"
7X24W "Power 10"

Year: 1959
Case: all metal, vinyl covered, embossed rear cover
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in loop in the handle
Measurements (approx): 5.5 x 3.5 x 1.5
 

Philco
T-70-124
New Old Stock

 

Year: 1961
Case: pumpkin color plastic with gold foil inlay
Dial: station numbers molded into the tuning knob
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in loop
Measurements (approx): 5.5 x 3.5 x 1.5






 

Regency
TR6 Like NEW w/original box!

I think this was Regency's second generation transistor radio.

Year: 1957
Case: black leather
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in loop
Measurements (approx): 7 x 5 x 3"
 

Ivy Leaguer RARE!

An early, American made transistor radio.

Year: mid-late 1950's
Case: ivory plastic w/gold metal trim
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in loop
Measurements (approx): 6.5x4x1.5"


 

Marvel
6YR-15A

A tiny reverse plastic top face. Near perfect except for small chip from the rear cover at the bottom.

Year: 1961
Case: Plastic
Frequency coverage: AM
Antenna requirements: built-in loop
Measurements (approx): 3.5 x 2.25 x 1"