Eighty years ago, the construction details for this three-tube ultra midget receiver were found in the December 1945 issue of Practical Wireless.

The set was designed for size, and while it promised “reasonable reception” of the BBC Light and Home programs, the magazine made clear that “no exaggerated claims are made as to what may be expected.” The set, complete with batteries, measured only 5-3/4 x 4-3/8 x 2-3/4 inches, “so it can truly be claimed midget.” It was under two pounds, so “no one needs to grumble about carrying the set.” One space saving innovation was building a switch into the lid so that it opened whenever the lid was open.

The set had an internal frame aerial, but performance could be enhanced by tossing out few feet of wire.