This was the last of the Royal 500 series that started in 1955. In my opinion, the best sounding transistor, coat-pocket radio of all time. It features not only a fine, sensitive and selective circuit but a unique, large oval speaker with a special designed off center voice coil.

When I acquired this radio, the gold foil name plate was missing (this is common on of this model). I made a reproduction (and it's what you see in the second photo) and I offer them for sale.

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as found

with repro name plate

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Year: 1961
Case: black nylon
Dial: vernier tuning, scale on knob
Grille: perforated metal
Frequency coverage: AM, broadcast band
Power requirements: battery, 4 "AA" cells (not included)
Antenna requirements: has built-in loop
Measurements (approx): 6x3.5x1.5"

Name plate reproduction for the Royal 500H is available, Click here to  order.

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