I was raised in L.A. in the 60's. Radio was new and exciting. Channels, each set to one genre. In 1973, I got my first, transistor, with coupons from my mother's S&H green stamps. Small, red plastic, with a beige, ear piece. I could slip the radio, into my bra, run the cord around my strap and into my ear. The long hair kept it hid. I was living in a world, with my own sound track and nobody knew, but me. I have to grin a little, when I see kids today, with their i-pods and ear buds!
My oldest radio right now is a GE P-725B from around 1958-1959. I had to replace four out of five transistors, all of the electrolytic capacitors and one paper capacitor. The thing is extraordinarily sensitive and incredibly loud.
Thanks for posting this. I had a Motorola 6 transistor radio in about 1957 and it was the first one in our rural Alabama school. I was a hit with all the girls when i would let them borrow my radio. Seems like i paid about $30 for it, but it was worth every penny for the enjoyed it provided
Thank you for viewing my collection. I still remember my first radio as well. I bet you were a hit in school back in the 50's. I have enjoyed collecting for many years. Rich
I was raised in L.A. in the 60's. Radio was new and exciting. Channels, each set to one genre. In 1973, I got my first, transistor, with coupons from my mother's S&H green stamps. Small, red plastic, with a beige, ear piece. I could slip the radio, into my bra, run the cord around my strap and into my ear. The long hair kept it hid. I was living in a world, with my own sound track and nobody knew, but me. I have to grin a little, when I see kids today, with their i-pods and ear buds!
opheliarises 8 months ago
@opheliarises I remember those days very well..Thanks for your comment..
ncautoman57 1 month ago
My oldest radio right now is a GE P-725B from around 1958-1959. I had to replace four out of five transistors, all of the electrolytic capacitors and one paper capacitor. The thing is extraordinarily sensitive and incredibly loud.
douro20 1 year ago
Great stuff! As transistor radios got better, we had to make sure it said "Solid State" on it, but not sure why.
gumleyboy 2 years ago
Very good video of a fine collection. Thanks for sharing it.
That's a great song, also. I'd never heard it before.
David
lzdsl0 2 years ago
That was amazing! I never thought to collect them! I have my collections, and enjoyed yours!!! Thx fer posting...
CORVAIRWILD 2 years ago
With my big ears, I could listen to them all at once....Great radios....how could you get rid of them
littledogalienhunter 2 years ago
I am ever adding to my collection. Thank you for viewing. Rich
ncautoman57 2 years ago
guess all us old fogeys remember our first transistor rads.. I think mine was a zenith 8 trans... early 60's
thanks for the memories!
1963impala2dr 2 years ago
I bet anyone over 50 remembers the good ole days. Listening to AM radio at night seeing how many stations they could pull in. Thanks for stopping by.
ncautoman57 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this. I had a Motorola 6 transistor radio in about 1957 and it was the first one in our rural Alabama school. I was a hit with all the girls when i would let them borrow my radio. Seems like i paid about $30 for it, but it was worth every penny for the enjoyed it provided
messabout1 2 years ago
Thank you for viewing my collection. I still remember my first radio as well. I bet you were a hit in school back in the 50's. I have enjoyed collecting for many years. Rich
ncautoman57 2 years ago
That is one fine collection.
Bill
old64goat 2 years ago
Thanks Bill. Thank you for visiting. Rich
ncautoman57 2 years ago