What makes this very ubiquitous radio more unique is the ‘Westminster’ branding a British Brand you no longer see. For despite having headphone attachments, these were rarely used, which resulted in the banning of transistor radios in a variety of places, from the use of postal workers on their rounds to beaches in southern Europe. Because of their similarities, it is likely that these identical micro radios were produced in one of two Hong Kong factories.Īnyone anywhere could have used this Westminster and the other replica micro radios. It was then Hong Kong became the centre for radio manufacture and distribution across the world. Yet these cheaply produced, replica devices were seen to undercut the British domestic radio market, which from the late 1950s to 1960s had been flourishing. It is a product ‘designed’ in the UK but manufactured in Hong Kong, at a cheaper price point. The Westminster is an example of early offshoring, which started in the 1960s. These radios characterise the move from traditional radio materials, including wood, to bright plastics and metal. The only difference in these radios: the brand name attached. We perform service on tube or transistor radios of all major brands from the 1920’s through 1970’s, no matter if they consist of tube or transistor. All these radios share the same size, rounded edges, plastic mould cases, bright colours (although this example is black), branding placement, atom symbol motif, and internal circuit. Golden Radio Repair is an electronic repair facility located in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. It matches identically to radios produced by other brands in the early 1970s including Ajax Dandy, Emperor, and Expo '70. This Westminster Micro radio was cheap, and mass produced – $2.99 (£2.25). It resulted in the shift from the use of large, plug-in radios at home, for communal listening, to radios being used outside by individuals on the move. Solid-state electronics allowed radio components to become lighter and smaller. You can use this page to find vacant frequencies in your area that are best suited for use with your audio device. Miniaturisation was enabled through the invention of solid-state electronics first developed by Bell Labs. It fits snuggly in your palm, making it ideal for portability. The Westminster Micro Transistor Radio exemplifies radio technology miniaturisation. Westminster micro transistor radio, made by Belcher (Radio Services), a subsidiary of Currys Group PLC.
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