Roberts R66 Portable Radio Receiver

Made:
1955-1957
maker:
Roberts Radio Limited
Roberts model R66 portable radio receiver, 1955-1957

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Roberts model R66 portable radio receiver, 1955-1957
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Roberts model R66 portable radio receiver, 1955-1957. A wooden case covered in green leatherette, cream-coloured speaker grille & controls. It sits on a rotatable base. AC mains or batteries. Red and other colours were also available. There was a similar transistor version, model RT1.

Details

Category:
Television
Collection:
BBC Heritage Collection
Object Number:
2012-5118/849
Measurements:
overall: 140 mm x 250 mm x 180 mm, 3 kg
type:
portable radio receiver