Are old transistor radios worth anything?
Today pocket transistor radios manufactured in the 1950s are very collectable. Some models are highly sought after by collectors and regularly sell for hundreds of dollars. It is not uncommon to find a transistor radio at a yard sale for $4 or $5 and sell it the next week for several hundred dollars.
Can transistor radios be repaired?
Transistor Radio Repair We repair transistor radios that are not working. If you like to keep the set in its original state and just make sure it is in working condition, we can make it happen. We have all the necessary spare parts for transistor radios, no matter what makes and model it is.
What company made the first transistor radio?
In July 1954 the Texas Instruments and Industrial Development Engineering Associates (I.D.E.A.) companies embarked on a six month project to produce a pocket-sized radio for the Christmas market. The result was the Regency TR-1, the world’s first pocket transistor radio.
Who makes a good emergency radio?
Emergency Radio Comparison Chart
| Emergency Radio | Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Midland ER210 Emergency Company Crank Weather AM/FM Radio | $50 | 15 oz. |
| C. Crane CC Solar Observer | $50 | 6.5 oz. |
| RunningSnail Solar Crank NOAA Weather Radio | $30 | 11 oz. |
| Kaito Ka500 Voyager Emergency Radio | $50 | 1.4 lbs. |
Which portable radio has the best AM FM reception?
Our picks for the best AM/FM radio are:
- VONDIOR portable FM/AM radio (best for NOAA)
- GESON RM-155 Pro (best portable)
- Sangean PR-D5BK (best with alarm function)
- Ryobi P746 One+ (best for durability)
- Eton FRX2 hand turbine (best power options)
- Tivoli AM/FM radio (best home radio)
Who is the collector of vintage transistor radios?
Michael Jack, whose personal Flickr website is a member of our Hall of Fame, is a collector of vintage transistor radios. Perhaps you recently saw a picture of a cool looking pocket radio from the early 1960’s and were reminded of your carefree, youthful days?
How do you date a 1950s transistor radio?
1950s Transistor Radios: The Early Years. Generally, the most collectable and historic transistor radios are those made in Japan from 1956 to 1963 and America from 1955-60. One easy way to date a transistor radio to this period is to look for small triangles or circles between the 6 & 7 and the 12 & 16 on the dial.
How much did transistor radios cost in 1962?
Because of the extremely low labor costs in Japan, Japanese transistor radios began selling for as low as $25. By 1962, the TR-63 cost as low as $15 (equivalent to $128 today), which led to American manufacturers dropping prices of transistor radios down to $15 as well.
When did the first car radio come out with a transistor?
Chrysler made the all-transistor car radio, Mopar model 914HR, available as an “option” in fall 1955 for its new line of 1956 Chrysler and Imperial cars, which hit the showroom floor on October 21, 1955. The all-transistor car radio was a $150 option (equivalent to $1,450 in 2020).