First transistor radio debuted 50 years ago

[Gregg Lengling]

Remember the first transistor radio? Last Monday, Oct. 18, marked the 50th anniversary of the Regency TR-1, the first transistor radio. The radio used four germanium transistors and operated on a 22.5-V battery. It cost $49.95. For information on the Regency TR-1 and links to other Web sites with information on early transistor radios, see //www.regencytr1.com. For commentary on the anniversary, a look at how technology has progressed and where it might be headed, see Rupert Goodwin's commentary We're fifty years into the future.

[LEN]

Greg, Can you please check the web address?

LEN

[John L]

Gee, I wonder if anyone is auctioning them off on eBay?

Will have to check.  If anyone is I bet its a HOT item.

-John L.