1959 General Electric P-806A AM Vintage GE Transistor Portable Radio Blue For Sale

Experience the nostalgia with this vintage 1959 General Electric P-806A AM transistor portable radio in blue. From the iconic brand GE, this timeless piece is a must-have for any collector. Made in the United States, this unit type radio is a rare find in the market.

Unable to connect a battery as it takes a different size. Upon touching the contacts with a 9 Volt battery, static was heard.

• Number of Transistors

• 5

• Main principle

• Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)

• Tuned circuits

• 5 AM circuit(s)

• Wave bands

• Broadcast only (MW).

• Power type and voltage

• Dry Batteries / 9Volt

• Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) / Ø 3.5 inch = 8.9 cm

• Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)

• from Radiomuseum

• Model:P806A [Early]- General Electric Co. GE;

• Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.

• TheGeneral Electric P806A (Early Version)is a battery operated portable AM receiver. The AM band frequency tuning range is 540 to 1600kHz. Has earphone jack that disconnects the speaker for private listening.

Listen to your favorite AM stations with the convenience of portability. This radio is perfect for display or restore it for use. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of history.