1970s Vintage Hacker Sovereign II RP25B VHF MW LW Radio 

This is a very impressive black 1960s / 1970s Vintage Hacker Sovereign II RP25B VHF MW LW Radio: serial number  87264.

The Sovereign II 25B was only made for a short period in 1972 in Great Britain by Hacker Radio Ltd, Maidenhead.  Hackers were a luxury product praised for their build quality and superb sound: every radio collector and home should have at least one! 

Condition

• This example is in good cosmetic condition with a black leatherette covered case showing all knobs and trims present.
  
• The inside base of the radio is rusty- see image
• Unlike some of the later Hackers presented for sale, the printed top plate has unmarred print and is free from significant scratching all of which presents a well cared for, scarce, vintage radio.
• The radio is working on FM/(VHF) and the MW / LW bands.

Specification

• Batteries/ Cells - requires two 9 v PP9 batteries. Please note that the cells/ batteries are not included but are readily available to buy on the internet. 
• Loudspeaker:Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
• Sockets: External AM/FM aerial, three 3.5 mm jack sockets for tape recorder, audio input and earphone, socket for 18 V PSU.

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