Alba Transistor (1962)

  • Model : Alba Transistor
  • Transistors : AF117x3,OC75,OC74x2 (6 Transistors)
  • Date : 18/1/1962 (Date written inside case)
  • Dimensions : 17cm H x 22cm W x 9cm D
  • Working : Yes
  • Wavebands : LW/MW selected by 2 push buttons on top
  • Controls : off/on/volume control and tuning control with reduction gearing
  • Connections : Connection for external car aerial.
  • Other : Wire carrying handle rotates away when not in use.

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Bought from a car boot sale on an otherwise disappointing day. Works very well. Date hand written inside case is 18/1/62. Interesting in that it requires a centre tapped 9 volt battery with a four pin connector. This battery is type PP11 and is made by EverReady.