Description:
- Object IDs: ALSA 2008.02.17 and ALSA 2008.02.18
- Made by: Johnson
- Model: 239-0128 Type: 242-204
- Serial Numbers: 6344 and 204B120-89820
- Date Made: Circa 1970’s.
- Approximate size: 21.5 X 8.5 X 4.5 cms.
- Accessories: Leather caarying case.
- Condition: Good
Commentary:
This pair of Johnson hand-held radiophones (Walkie-Talkies) house a rechargeable battery pack (Batteries have been removed). The top of the phone has a retractable chrome antenna on it that extends to 76 cm, and collapses to 6 cm. The top also has “ON/OFF”, “VOLUME” and “SQUELCH” controls. 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 labels with the model, type and serial numbers on them.
These radiophones were used by Kinloch, Underwood and Associates for survey work in Alberta.
Source of Object: Donated by Kinloch Underwood Associates Ltd.
Notes: These are the only Johnson radio phones in the collection.
References: None.
Description by: Entered by Ed Titanich on December 24, 2024. Gordon Olsson on February 11, 2026