Memorabilia - RADIO RECORDER, 1960’s

Historical information

Items were brought at the ASCO Services Canteen or the US PX System. Purchases were made with MPC (Military Payment Currency). This was money especially printed for use by allied soldiers in base installations.
Bought by Wesley BERTUCH while serving in South Vietnam, refer Cat No 1664.2 for details.

Physical description

Toshiba Solid State Stereo Radio Phonograph powered by 6 x 1.5V D Cell batteries. 2 x Detachable speakers operated on leads with individual volume controls. Unit can also operate on 24 V. Speakers, black plastic. Radio & turntable woodgrain sides with metallic front.

Inscriptions & markings

On side of both speakers: “Toshiba Stereophonic”

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