Zenith Trans-Oceanic Portable Radio Model B600

Manufacturer: Zenith

Model Number: B600

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Equipment Description: Trans-Oceanic Portable Radio

Label Write-up:
The Trans-Oceanic portable radio was started in the 1940s as a portable radio with short wave and AM bands for news of the war. It was very popular. This model was the last version to use tubes. Tubes drained batteries faster than transistors. This B600 model was the last tube model portable radio made in the USA. 6 tubes, AC/DC/ battery power.

Dates Produced: 1959 - 1962

Original Price: $140

The museum's inventory number: MRT-795

Located at Museum in: 40's and 50's Room