1957 General Electric Model P715 Rechargeable Transistor Radio

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Uploaded by on Aug 18, 2009

Unbreakable.

In fact, if you drop this set, the only thing that's gonna break is your toe if it lands on it.

Also one of the first transistor radios to use rechargeable NiCad batteries.

Shown with the charger/case and paperwork

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  • Wouldn't the all metal frame pose a shock hazard???

  • @ojef1 Not at all--the power supply is only 3-5 volts DC.

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  • @batterymaker

    what about the transient voltages from the filter capacitor when its plugged in or unplugged? I can't imagine they had too many safety devices built in the AC adapter back then... Or does the recharger use a different configuration than a standard transformer-rectifier-filter?

  • I really enjoyed your video...I have the other version of this radio in the original leather case with the charger too. Your descrption of the model I have was incorrect in only one detail. The tartan design is on the speaker grille not around the dial. The area that is beige around the dial on yours is black on the model I have...PAT COFFEY

  • Wow, ahead of its time. A real work of art. Thanks!

  • Very nice! I wonder why they made it so difficult to get into?

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