{"product_id":"1960s-fi-cord-101s-portable-transistor-spy-tape-recorder","title":"1960s FI-Cord 101S Portable Transistor Spy Tape Recorder","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1960s FI-Cord 101S Portable Transistor Spy Tape Recorder \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small, battery powered, 1960s FI-Cord 101S Portable Transistor Spy Tape Recorder is neatly fitted within its own ever-ready black leatherette carry case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare device even comes with its original instructions, \u003cem\u003ea \u003c\/em\u003efew dictating slips, three spare magnetic tapes in a box, and accessory holder.  It uses two \u003cspan style=\"color: #555555; font-family: Lucida Grande,Arial,Verdana,sans-serif;\"\u003e¼\" \u003c\/span\u003emagnetic tapes with 24 minutes total recording time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn very good cosmetic condition with negligible surface scuffs\/blemishes. The motor seems to be working as you can hear squelch and the light comes on, however the reel spindles are not turning. It is likely that the rubber drive belts will need changing, as you might expect from something of this age. \u003cstrong\u003eConsequently, It is being sold as a collectible for display only and the price has been adjusted accordingly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed by Intelligence agencies, notably the CIA (Spies), industry, office staff, travelling salesmen e.t.c., this audio tape recorder was designated as 'miniature' and 'body wearable!' Which is amazing as it is not miniature and is quite heavy by modern day standards... In the 1960s, it was considered very futuristic, coinciding with the start of the James Bond film franchise and the original Star Trek you can see the tech similarities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel FI-Cord 101S  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Switzerland No. SSX 22445 (made by Stellavox for FI-Cord UK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable Transistor Tape Recorder \/ Dictating machine in an Ever Ready black leather case\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape: \u003cspan style=\"color: #555555; font-family: Lucida Grande,Arial,Verdana,sans-serif;\"\u003e¼\" \u003c\/span\u003estandard reel magnetic recording tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape Speed: 1\u003csup\u003e7\/\u003csub\u003e8\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e i.p.s (~ 4.8cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Source: 3 volts = Two AA batteries {Quoted in the 1960s as 2 x Mallory ZM9 or RM522 mercury batteries which are now obsolete} \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Size: 15.2 x 8.4 x 4.2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 'reel' nostalgia trip for the 1960s aficionado or would-be CIA operative!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-hifi-and-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage HiFi.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB: Classic American cars etc. are not included...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stellavox (FI-Cord)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56537349423479,"sku":null,"price":158.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/1960s_FI-Cord_101S_Portable_Transistor_Spy_Tape_Recorder.jpg?v=1768403855","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1960s-fi-cord-101s-portable-transistor-spy-tape-recorder","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}