Focusing on the design of pocket transistor radios manufactured during the 1950's & 1960's!
by James J Butters
MORSE SUPERTONE NTR-150
This little Morse Supertone NTR-150 was manufactured in Japan circa 1959/60. I have no idea who manufactured it. It's another one of those radio mysteries... It can also be found branded as a Petite with the same model number.
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The perforations on the speaker grill of this Morse Supertone form the image of an ancient temple or pagoda. This is a rather uncommon and unique feature. It has a metal kickstand at the back and a little cloisonné badge on the front.
It shares the same cabinet as the Vista and Fleetwood NTR-150’s. Although all three radios share the same model number the Vista and Fleetwood are cosmetically different to the Morse Supertone. It measures just 59mm W x 99mm H. Interestingly this radio does not have a coin slot for opening the cabinet.
