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“Lunchbox” RCA Victor radio, 1949-50

The BP-6A portable tube radio, made by RCA Victor in 1949-50. Often called a lunchbox radio because of its handle and rectangular shape.

Transportable Tube Radio, RCA Victor: Model BP-6A (1949-50), Montréal, Québec, 28 x 34 x 14cm. Musée des ondes Emile Berliner.

This is the BP-6A portable tube radio, made by RCA Victor in 1949-50. It is sometimes referred to as a “lunchbox” radio because of its size and shape.

View of the inside of the radio below showing the containing space for batteries and the power cord.

Inside of radio feature tubes.

Tube radio, RCA Victor: Modèle BP-6A (1949-50), Montréal, Québec, 28 x 34 x 14cm. Musée des ondes Emile Berliner.