Realtone G-601
Occasionally found branded as a Shalco, Million (model # G-401), a Realistic "Hi-Fiver" (see below) and Kobe Kogyo model KT-6. It has been reported from a reliable source that this radio was made by Tokai. I've also hear that the Kobe Kogyo's 1st transistor radio was the KT-6. Did Tokai make this radio or did Kobe Kogyo? I do not have the definitive answer.
It has the look and feel of many early Japanese transistor radios; heavy, thick plastic, large tuning capacitor (not a miniature Mitsumi), simple and elegant design.
A classy looking radio. It feels well made - heavy and solid.
The front right half of the radio is covered by a thick pearlescent plastic....nice touch.
The large thumbwheel tuning dial is neatly inset into the cabinet and the speaker grill's gold finish adds a bit of extra class.
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For comparison - below is the Realistic "Hi-Fiver"
Realtone G-601
Occasionally found branded as a Shalco, Million (model # G-401), a Realistic "Hi-Fiver" (see below) and Kobe Kogyo model KT-6. It has been reported from a reliable source that this radio was made by Tokai. I've also hear that the Kobe Kogyo's 1st transistor radio was the KT-6. Did Tokai make this radio or did Kobe Kogyo? I do not have the definitive answer.
It has the look and feel of many early Japanese transistor radios; heavy, thick plastic, large tuning capacitor (not a miniature Mitsumi), simple and elegant design.
A classy looking radio. It feels well made - heavy and solid.
The front right half of the radio is covered by a thick pearlescent plastic....nice touch.
The large thumbwheel tuning dial is neatly inset into the cabinet and the speaker grill's gold finish adds a bit of extra class.
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For comparison - below is the Realistic "Hi-Fiver"