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howard · 31st Mar 2012, 6:58 pm

Hello,

I have at least 6 nice Hacker Hunters, I've lost count of the exact number. These are the best of the Hacker AM/FM transistor radios and one of the best transistor radios ever built in the UK IMHO, and I use one all the time.

I have only two to hand here at the moment ....

Model designation: RP38A. Hunter VHF (with box marked Hunter VHF).
- Serial number: 51412.
- Handle type: one piece aluminium, no fablon insert.
- Grille type: extruded aluminium.
- Scale print: All White. No Royal Warrant.
- DC input socket: Yes.
- Loudspeaker type and finish: Elac, gold.
- Tone control knob: Silver.

Model designation: RP38A. Hunter FM-AM
- Serial number: 62441.
- Handle type: 3 piece aluminium/chromed steel square profile
- Grille type: extruded aluminium.
- Scale print: All White. With Royal Warrant.
- DC input socket: Yes.
- Loudspeaker type and finish: Elac, gold.
- Tone control knob: Silver.

I have 2 or 3 scrap Hunters too. I don't have any RP38s or early RP38As in the collection as I haven't found any yet with decent grilles.

Howard

31st Mar 2012, 6:58 pm	#15
howard Nonode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Godalming, Surrey, UK. Posts: 2,593	Re: Calling Hacker Hunter owners! Hello, I have at least 6 nice Hacker Hunters, I've lost count of the exact number. These are the best of the Hacker AM/FM transistor radios and one of the best transistor radios ever built in the UK IMHO, and I use one all the time. I have only two to hand here at the moment .... Model designation: RP38A. Hunter VHF (with box marked Hunter VHF). - Serial number: 51412. - Handle type: one piece aluminium, no fablon insert. - Grille type: extruded aluminium. - Scale print: All White. No Royal Warrant. - DC input socket: Yes. - Loudspeaker type and finish: Elac, gold. - Tone control knob: Silver. Model designation: RP38A. Hunter FM-AM - Serial number: 62441. - Handle type: 3 piece aluminium/chromed steel square profile - Grille type: extruded aluminium. - Scale print: All White. With Royal Warrant. - DC input socket: Yes. - Loudspeaker type and finish: Elac, gold. - Tone control knob: Silver. I have 2 or 3 scrap Hunters too. I don't have any RP38s or early RP38As in the collection as I haven't found any yet with decent grilles. Howard Last edited by howard; 31st Mar 2012 at 7:05 pm.