Philco model T4-124 transistor radio, 1958. The invention of the transistor at Bell Labs in 1947 gave engineers a powerful new tool that they quickly adopted for new radio circuits. Portable radios based on vacuum tubes existed prior to the transistor but transistorized designs proved more durable and much more energy efficient. Transistor radios first went on sale in late 1954 and by the early 1960s many Americans owned one.
1958 vintage PHILCO T4 eames RETRO transistor RADIO gem
T4 Code 124 Radio Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt. Co.; USA, build
Early Philco Transistor Radio, Model T4-124, Leather Cs
Rare Vintage Philco T45-124 Transistor Radio w/ Original Leather Case. works.
1960s PHILCO Model T-802-124 Transistor Portable Radio Leather Wrapped Very Nice
T4 Code 124 Radio Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt. Co.; USA, build
1957 - Philco Radio Gallery
1960s PHILCO Model T-802-124 Transistor Portable Radio Leather Wrapped Very Nice
1959 - Philco Radio Gallery
Vintage 1958 J C PENNEY'S- PHILCO RP1-124~Early 4 OVAL Transistor Radio-Unique
T4 Code 124 Radio Philco, Philadelphia Stg. Batt. Co.; USA, build
Rare Vintage Philco T45-124 Transistor Radio w/ Original Leather Case. works.