Ekco manufactured this 6 Valve Superhet receiver in 1963. Housed in a veneered wooden cabinet. This radio featured 3 reception wavebands medium long and FM. In addition four pre-set push buttons were provided for favourite fm station selection. Additional sockets at the rear are supplied for extension loudspeaker and FM aerial connection. An internal ferrite rod aerial was fitted for MW & LW reception.
The retail-selling price was £22.12s.5d plus purchase tax when it was released in 1963.
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Did you know...
The average working wage in 1963 was £9.9s.1d for a 45.1 hour week.
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