Radiophone, Johnson ALSA 2008.02.18

Radiophone, Johnson ALSA 2008.02.18

Description:

  • Object ID: ALSA 2008.02.18
  • Made by: Johnson
  • Model: 239-0128
  • Serial Number: 204B120-89820
  • Date Made: Unknown.
  • Approximate size: 21.5 cm (l) X 8.5 cm (w) X 4.5 cm (d).
  • Accessories: Grey leather case is 22 cm (l) X 9.5 cm (w) X 5 cm (d) with a leather carrying strap and button metal snap.
  • Condition: good

Commentary:

Radio, Hand-held, Johnson (walkie talkie) with leather carrying case.

Gold and black plastic case 21.5 cm (l) X 8.5 cm (w) X 4.5 cm (d). Removable gold portion of case houses the rechargeable battery pack. Batteries have been removed. The top of the case has a retractable chrome antenna on it that extends to 76 cm, which collapses to 6 cm, and two wheels that control “OFF – VOLUME” and “SQUELCH”. The front of the unit has a speaker grill with a Johnson logo in the centre of it, a battery level indicator and the words “JOHNSON AM 204”. The back of the unit has a female plug in for an external antenna and two metallic labels. The label on the gold battery pack indicates “MODEL NO. 239-0128′ and other information. The label on the black part indicates “TYPE 242-204 SERIAL NO. 204B120-89820” and other information.

Grey leather case is 22 cm (l) X 9.5 cm (w) X 5 cm (d) with a leather carrying strap and button metal snap. The front of the case is marked “JOHNSON” and has the Johnson logo under the name..

Source of Object: Donated by Kinloch Underwood Associates Ltd..

Notes: A second unit is also part of the collection. ALSA 2008.02.17 

References: None.

Description by: Entered by Ed Titanich on December 24, 2024.