{"product_id":"1950s-vintage-red-roberts-r66-2-waveband-valve-radio-1","title":"1950s Vintage Red Roberts R66 2 Waveband Valve Radio","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"override-listing-title normal break-word mb-xs-2\" data-buy-box-listing-title=\"\" data-listing-id=\"674565026\"\u003e1950s Vintage Red Roberts R66 2 Waveband Valve Radio\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1950s Vintage Red 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 red braided lead, or requires a 90volt HT and a 1.5volt LT Batteries (Cells): which are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a more than 60 years 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has recently been fully checked, serviced, cleaned and polished. It is complete and original, and in pretty good cosmetic condition for its age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe radio is working on both MW and LW. NB: the radio does not have FM\/VHF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal red rexine leather cloth covered wood cabinet is intact and in pretty good condition: it does have surface scuffs and two of the bottom corners are quite worn. The defects in the corners are not immediately obvious when displayed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream bakelite knobs are in good condition and the display is still bright and colourful, albeit with some surface marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has a very good red leather carry handle and a rotating turntable disc on the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed enamel Roberts badge is bright and in good condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWave bands: Medium Wave (MW) and Long Wave (LW) only from an internal ferrite rod aerial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork 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 due the difficulties in shipping anything with batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wooden case is finished in a red rexine leatherette cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has a red leather handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA large hinged door on the back gives access to the battery compartment and valves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate Dimensions excluding handle(WHD): 26 x 18 x 12.5 cm \/ 10.2 x 7.1 x 4.9 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Great Britain (UK)\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer \/ Brand: Roberts Radio Co.Ltd., East Molesey, Surrey, UK\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1956 Category: Broadcast Receiver\u003cbr\u003eReception principle Super-Heterodyne (Super in general)\u003cbr\u003eLoudspeaker: Permanent Magnet Dynamic (moving coil)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/vintage-antique-radios-and-equipment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003evintage radios and equipment.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roberts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35678577098901,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/IMG_0436.jpg?v=1597241898","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1950s-vintage-red-roberts-r66-2-waveband-valve-radio-1","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}