GEC manufactured this 6 Valve receiver in 1956. Housed in a Bakelite moulded case. This radio featured 3 reception Wavebands, Medium, Long and VHF selected by means of a rotary switch.

A frame aerial is fitted inside to improve MW & LW reception plus a plate dipole aerial for FM reception. Extension sockets at the rear were provided for gram pick-up, extension speaker also external aerial and earth connections.

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The retail-selling price was £19.14s.3d plus purchase tax. The average working wage in 1956 was £7.1s.0d for a 47hour week.
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