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c.1960 Magnavox AM-22

Shirt pocket radio, thermoplastic cabinet
4 1/4 x 2 11/16 x 1 1/16 inches / 108 x 68 x 27 mm
Six transistors (NEC), one standard 9-volt battery
Manufactured by Nippon Electric Co., Ltd., Japan
Distributed by Magnavox

As Michael Jack points out on his Flickr page, "This was made for Magnavox by NEC (Nippon Electric Company). It is essentially the same radio as the NEC NT-620 with a slightly less exciting appearance.... Both this set and the NEC 620 share the same transistor compliment and chassis." See comparison photos below.

Magnavox AM-22

Magnavox AM-22


Magnavox AM-22

Magnavox AM-22


Magnavox AM-22

Magnavox AM-22 back face


Magnavox AM-22

Magnavox AM-22 inside back face


Magnavox AM-22

Magnavox AM-22 chassis


NEC and Magnavox

NEC NT-620, Magnavox AM-22


NEC and Magnavox

NEC NT-620 chassis, Magnavox AM-22 chassis




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