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1955 GE 678

Coat pocket radio, thermoplastic cabinet
5 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/2 inches / 140 x 79 x 38 mm
5 transistors (GE, 2N44, 2N78,2N135, 2N136, 2N137, +1N64 diode), superheterodyne circuit
One 13.5 volt battery
Manufactured by General Electric Corp., USA

GE's first transistor radio, model numbers 675—678, according to cabinet color. A very nice looking cabinet design. Some collectors have suggested this radio's cabinet was modeled after the Regency TR-1 cabinet.

1955 GE 678

1955 GE 678

1955 GE 678

1955 GE 678

1955 GE 678

1955 GE 678 inside back cover

1955 GE 678

13.5 volt battery and connector

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