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c.1957 Admiral 7M12 (Chassis 7M1)

Coat pocket radio, thermoplastic cabinet
6 x 3 9/16 x 1 11/16 inches / 152 x 90 x 43 mm
Seven transistors (RCA 3x 2N217, 2x 2N218, 2N219, 93A9)
Four 1.5v AA cells
Manufactured by Continental Radio & Television Co.; Chicago, IL

One of those very cool, very '50s-looking early US transistor radios, this was one of Admiral's first "pocket" radios (all the early ones were coat pocket sets). This red and white cabinet 7M12 model was part of the 7M10 series with a chassis designation of 7M1.


Admiral 7M12

Admiral 7M12


Admiral 7M12

inside back cover


Admiral 7M12

chassis — click on the photo for a larger image

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