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c.1959/60 PYE P160BQ

Coat pocket radio, thermoplastic cabinet
6 1/4 x 3 3/8 x 1 3/4 inches / 159 x 86 x 44.5 mm
2-band MW/LW radio, six transistors, two 3-volt Eveready 1915 batteries
Manufactured by Pye Ltd., Radio Works; Cambridge, UK

A very handsome 2-band MW/LW radio from Pye with a gorgeous reverse-painted black and gold tuning dial. The on/off volume knob is on the opposite side of the cabinet from the tuning dial, and the MW/LW band switch is directly below the tuning dial. At the bottom of the face are the words, "ALL Transistor" encapsulated in clear plastic.


PYE P160BQ

PYE P160BQ


PYE P160BQ

PYE P160BQ


PYE P160BQ

PYE P160BQ back face


PYE P160BQ battery

Eveready 1915 3-volt battery

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