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MotorBikeLes · 14th Aug 2019, 9:46 pm

1962, my 21st birthday, and my late sister paid £5 towards a £10 radio. The "Monty", L and M, powered by a PP3. Depending on use, the PP3 lasted 3 to 5 days, and they were 2/3d each. I fitted a suitable earphone type socket, and using a GB battery, I suddenly had a worthwhile playing period. I had a part time job selling hot dogs, so it was hung up in the canopy with the battery held to it by rubber bands (pieces of M/C inner tube I think)
The actual capacity, no idea, but very many times more than the E.R. PP3. Flying bombs seemed to last as well as the E.R., but only 1/9d each. Don't remember the cost of the GB, but value for money by comparison. I used to extend the life with a recharge, not in the least effective with the PP3.
Les.

14th Aug 2019, 9:46 pm	#10
MotorBikeLes Nonode Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kirk Michael, Isle of Man Posts: 2,350	Re: Ever Ready Winner battery capacity? 1962, my 21st birthday, and my late sister paid £5 towards a £10 radio. The "Monty", L and M, powered by a PP3. Depending on use, the PP3 lasted 3 to 5 days, and they were 2/3d each. I fitted a suitable earphone type socket, and using a GB battery, I suddenly had a worthwhile playing period. I had a part time job selling hot dogs, so it was hung up in the canopy with the battery held to it by rubber bands (pieces of M/C inner tube I think) The actual capacity, no idea, but very many times more than the E.R. PP3. Flying bombs seemed to last as well as the E.R., but only 1/9d each. Don't remember the cost of the GB, but value for money by comparison. I used to extend the life with a recharge, not in the least effective with the PP3. Les.