Ekco MBP149 'Stroller II'
  • Batteries: Drydex H1146 (90v HT) & Ever Ready AD31 (7.5v LT)
  • Mains: 200-250v AC or DC, dropper resistors for correct voltage
  • Wavebands: Medium 190-570m, Long 1000-2100m
  • Valve lineup: DK92, DF91, DAF91, DL94
  • Released June 1951
  • Original price £16 7s 10d - plus taxes and batteries.

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This is the second in the EK Cole 'Stroller' series of portables and, by now, the shortwave has been dropped - presumably to hold down the final price. It must have been shown that cunsumers were not particularly bothered by the lack of SW bands on their sets too.

The Stroller II has been standardised in terms of its IF operation (no geographically separate versions) and now has a natty (if rather flimsy) lid to protect the dial.

Last updated 19th May 2002