This 6 valve transportable radio was manufactured in 1954 by Ferranti Ltd. The wooden cabinet is covered with a blue and cream Rexine material. This radio featured 2 reception wavebands medium and long wave selected by means of a rotary switch knob. A rotary battery-off mains switch also selected power mode AC/DC. On DC two batteries were required to power this set a (B107) 90Volt H.T. and an (All-Dry 14) 1.5Volt L.T.
The retail-selling price for this model was £15.10s.0d. Plus Purchase tax.
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The average working wage in 1954 was £6. 4s.10d for a 47 hour week.
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