1950s Vintage Green Roberts R66 2 Waveband Valve Radio

1950s Vintage Green Roberts R66 2 Waveband Valve Radio This 1950s Vintage Green Roberts R66 2 Waveband Valve Radio is a British Made Portable Radio. Extremely well engineered, it works directly from the mains, using the built in lead, or requires a 90volt HT and a 1.5volt LT Batteries (Cells): which are not included. Although this beautiful radio is working, it is supplied as a collectable, for display only, as the radio no longer meets current IEE regulations as it carries no PAT test classification, only has a two conductor mains lead and easy access to the rear compartment without cutout interlock where high voltage supplies are present. Consequently, the mains plug has been removed and a FAILED Portable Appliance Test (PAT) sticker applied. The R66 is a 4 valve 2 waveband radio covering the medium and long wavebands from an internal ferrite rod aerial and featuring slow motion tuning. It was introduced in April 1956 at £13. 19s. 9d. (around £400 at today’s prices!) As this is a 70-year old radio it may have some age related defects but, in general, it looks stunning and will be a great addition to any radio collection. It has recently been fully checked, cleaned and polished. It is complete and original, and in pretty good cosmetic condition for its age. Two Wave Bands: The radio is working on both MW and LW NB: the radio does not have FM/VHF Original green rexine leather cloth covered wood cabinet is intact and in pretty good condition: it does have slight surface scuffs / blemishes. Cream bakelite knobs are in good condition and the display is still bright and colourful, albeit with some surface marks. It has a very good green leather carry handle and a rotating turntable disc on the base. Green enamel Roberts badge is bright and in good condition. Approximate Dimensions excluding handle(WHD): 26 x 18 x 12.5 cm / 10.2 x 7.1 x 4.9 inch Work from the mains using the in built lead (AC only) or requires a 1.5volt LT and a 90 volt HT Batteries/ cells. The batteries are not included as they have not been manufactured for many years. The plug top has been removed. A large hinged door on the back gives access to the battery compartment and chassis Additional Information: Country: Great Britain (UK) Manufacturer / Brand: Roberts Radio Co.Ltd., East Molesey, Surrey, UK Year: 1956 Category: Broadcast Receiver Reception principle Super-Heterodyne (Super in general) Loudspeaker: Permanent Magnet Dynamic (moving coil) Please click on the following link for more vintage radios and equipment. NB: Accessories are for illustration only and are not included.