History of the manufacturer
Hacker Radio Ltd., Maidenhead
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| Name: | Hacker Radio Ltd., Maidenhead (GB) |
| Abbreviation: | hacker |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
Hacker Radio Ltd. began production in 1960 in Maidenhead and went into receivership in 1975. The company was sold and changed it's name to Hacker Sound Ltd. Production moved from Maidenhead to Bournemouth shortly afterwards. See entry for Hacker Sound Ltd. for further information. |
| Founded: | 1960 |
| Closed: | 1975 |
| Production: | 1960 - 1975 |
| History: |
This manufacturer was suggested by Juan Antonio Pardo-Alonso.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB | 60–63 | Herald RP10 | Up to s/n 20000 Ediswan transistors fitted. April 1962 s/n 20001 onwards chassis revised, ... | |
| GB | 66/67 | Democrat RP34 | AF117 | . |
| GB | 66/67 | Herald RP35 | AF117 | . |
| GB | 66–69 | Autocrat RP33 | AF117 | . |
| GB | 72/73 | Super Sovereign RP75 | 2 IC's, 4 diodes, 1 Zener diode and 2 varicap diodes. | |
| GB | 70 | Hunter RP38A | BF195 | |
| GB | 64 | Mini Herald RP17A | AF117 | . |
| GB | 64 | Herald RP30 | AF117 | . |
| GB | 76 | Aviemore RP78 | Transistors 6× BF194 or BF394, BC149, 2× BC158, BC464, BC465. | |
| GB | 73 | Sovereign III (3) RP72MB | BF194 | Portable mains/battery powered AM/FM transistor radio covering MW (185 - 575 metres), &nbs... |
| GB | 62 | Mayflower 2 RV20 | ECC85 | High quality, high sensitivity FM only table model with large 10 x 6in speaker and push-pu... |
| GB | 69–72 | Sovereign II (2) RP25A | BF195 | A few RP25As had a socket for a mains PSU. |
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