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1959 Sony TR-86

Shirt pocket radio, thermoplastic cabinet
4 1/2 x 2 13/16 x 1 7/16 inches / 114 x 71 x 37 mm
Eight transistors (Sony, 2x 2T64, 2T73, 2T75, 2T76, 2T78, 2x 2T88) superheterodyne circuit
One standard 9-volt battery
Manufactured by Sony Corp., Japan

1959 Sony TR-86

1959 Sony TR-86


1959 Sony TR-86

chassis — click on photo for a larger image


1959 Sony TR-86

reprint of TR-86 booklet

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