Antique Transistor Radios

 

Transistor radio was introduced to the public in the early years of the 50s. But it would take almost a decade before the transistor radio was publicly accepted. At the time of its launching, transistor radios are expensive as each unit would cost $50 or more. It was only during the 60s that public support to these devices started to increase. One reason for that success is the increasing supply of radios from Hong Kong and Japan which only costs half of the introductory prices of transistor radios. The radios that were introduced basically feature only AM stations. FM soon followed with the introduction of FM Stereo stations.

A transistor radio is a very small device when compared to their antique counterparts. As soon the transistor radio was introduced, miniature versions of the transistor radios were also introduced by Sony. The same company soon introduced the Walkman which became the symbol for miniature transistor radios and eventually, cassette tape players. Collectors are usually interested in the first wave of radios, particularly those that were developed during the 50s. A very popular brand of transistor radio when it was introduced was the Regency radio and the RCA radio. Sony’s pocket radio in 1955 is also considered as a collector’s item.

Vintage Elgin R-2400 transistor radio

Vintage Elgin R-2400 transistor radio

- $4.95 1h 23m
Transistor Radios by Norman R. Smith (1998,  Paperback)

Transistor Radios by Norman R. Smith (1998, Paperback)

$31.65 1h 44m
 Red Panasonic R-72 Toot-A-Loop AM Transistor Radio

Red Panasonic R-72 Toot-A-Loop AM Transistor Radio

3 $60.00 1h 59m
Transistors,  Radio TV Electronics 2nd Ed By Kiver 1959

Transistors, Radio TV Electronics 2nd Ed By Kiver 1959

$10.00 2h 13m
Zenith Royal 200 Transistor Radio AS-IS

Zenith Royal 200 Transistor Radio AS-IS

6 $16.05 2h 22m
Delco Trans-Portable Transistor Radio - Oldsmobile

Delco Trans-Portable Transistor Radio - Oldsmobile

6 $15.50 2h 34m
Emerson Model 869 Transistor Radio AS-IS

Emerson Model 869 Transistor Radio AS-IS

5 $23.37 2h 44m
1950-1960'S ENCO EXTRA GAS PUMP TRANSISTOR RADIO

1950-1960'S ENCO EXTRA GAS PUMP TRANSISTOR RADIO

- $59.99 2h 59m
Vintage Mid Century Modern GE Transistor Radio Bobby!

Vintage Mid Century Modern GE Transistor Radio Bobby!

$99.99 3h 35m
General Electric AFC 10 Transistor Radio AM FM Green

General Electric AFC 10 Transistor Radio AM FM Green

$21.00 3h 54m
Vintage MICRO Transistor Radios - fine full color book

Vintage MICRO Transistor Radios - fine full color book

$19.95 4h 6m
1960's Gran Prix A100 AM Pocket Transistor Radio.

1960's Gran Prix A100 AM Pocket Transistor Radio.

$8.00 4h 40m
LOT OF TRANSISTOR RADIOS-SOUNDTECH SONIC ELECTROBRAND L

LOT OF TRANSISTOR RADIOS-SOUNDTECH SONIC ELECTROBRAND L

$6.36 4h 42m
Vinatge General Electric GE Transistor Radio Mint Works

Vinatge General Electric GE Transistor Radio Mint Works

$24.95 4h 45m
Box 49 Texas Instrument 2N1150 radio pnp transistors

Box 49 Texas Instrument 2N1150 radio pnp transistors

$14.99 4h 59m

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