02-05-2026, 09:49 AM
The "Gem" was in an identical case to the prior "Vagabond" valve model, but only a preset on LW instead of tuning. Ferrite rod in pop-up handle.
https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/vidor_gem_cn440cn_44.html
https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/vidor_vaga...cn_43.html
How many had custom radio packs rather than D, PP9, etc?
Custom pack for the Gem:
https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/vidor_tran..._vt50.html
There were at least two other brands.
Was the 6V PP1 short lived for new models?
One Ever Ready table model must have the largest pack for a transistor set?
https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/ever_sky_prince_2.html
Used the monster PP10. I made a replica filled with D cells.
1957 also saw the first UK portable with VHF, all valved. https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/vidor_cn436cn_43.html
Germany had them from 1953 when the DC90 came out. Replaced by the DF97 in 1955, which Ever Ready used in table top battery valve Sky Monarch.
A lot more in 1958, and then the only portable Ever Ready valve set with VHF.
The big advantage in 1957 to 1961 (last battery valve set) was the lower running cost. I think even in 1958 the valve portables were cheaper.
Was Sony the 2nd portable transistor set after the USA Regency?
https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/vidor_gem_cn440cn_44.html
https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/vidor_vaga...cn_43.html
How many had custom radio packs rather than D, PP9, etc?
Custom pack for the Gem:
https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/vidor_tran..._vt50.html
There were at least two other brands.
Was the 6V PP1 short lived for new models?
One Ever Ready table model must have the largest pack for a transistor set?
https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/ever_sky_prince_2.html
Used the monster PP10. I made a replica filled with D cells.
1957 also saw the first UK portable with VHF, all valved. https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/vidor_cn436cn_43.html
Germany had them from 1953 when the DC90 came out. Replaced by the DF97 in 1955, which Ever Ready used in table top battery valve Sky Monarch.
A lot more in 1958, and then the only portable Ever Ready valve set with VHF.
The big advantage in 1957 to 1961 (last battery valve set) was the lower running cost. I think even in 1958 the valve portables were cheaper.
Was Sony the 2nd portable transistor set after the USA Regency?
