Roberts RIC 1 radio

Front view of a radio showing the handle. Rear view of a radio showing the leatherette cover. Top view of a radio showing the dials. Underside view of a radio showing the turntable.
Front view of a radio showing the handle. Rear view of a radio showing the leatherette cover. Top view of a radio showing the dials. Underside view of a radio showing the turntable.

Description

A Roberts RIC 1 radio from the 1960s. The RIC 1 was the first model to use an integrated circuit instead of transistors, in the UK. It has a carrying handle, is covered with a black leatherette material, has a metal grill on the front and rotates on a circular platform hidden under the base.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Inscriptions

printed: "Roberts Radio. Solid State. Model RIC 1" (top)

Object number

AIBDC : 001489

Date

1968 (circa)

Country

Method

tuning panel cover
cover

Material

Dimensions
Height
140mm
Depth
80mm
Length
250mm

Colour