Toshiba 6TC-485 Clock Radio, 1962

1962JulyPMThis handsome travel clock radio, the Toshiba model 6TC-485, appeared in Popular Mechanics
60 years ago this month, July 1962. The six-transistor set featured a push-pull final audio stage, and had an earphone jack for private listening. The arrow in the picture points to a light to illuminate the clock or radio dial. (The switch for the light is being pushed by the thumb.) The set ran on 4 AA batteries, and featured a 2.5 inch speaker. In Canada, the RCA Victor model GP628C appears to be identical.

The price tag was $59.95. Adjusted for inflation, that works out to $520 in 2022 dollars. The modern version appears to be more affordable: