Model M4Q from a 1947 brochure. A similar model M4D was sold to the Queen in 1939.

The History Of Roberts Radio

Roberts radio was founded in 1932 by Harry Roberts and Leslie Bidmead in Hill Place, London. By 1935 Roberts Radio was producing an average of 8 radios a week. These radios were of the suitcase design with a loudspeaker and frame Arial in the lid.

In 1937 Roberts Radio Launched the M4Q which was a complete change in design. As well as taking up less table space than the suitcase models it was also cheaper to construct bringing the average price down from 11gns to 9gns. On 23rd April 1937 Roberts Radio became a private Limited Company.

In 1941 the company moved to East Molesey in Surrey as London had became a hazardous place due to the bombing. It was during the war years that Harry Roberts got a phone call from his contact in Harrods informing him that Her Majesty the Queen had purchased a Roberts Radio for her personal use, this was in fact the second Roberts radio she had purchased, the fist one was a present for Princess Elizabeth.

A pleasant reminder that the Warrant was no mere formality came in January 1957 when Harry Robert was requested to take to Buckingham place samples of the current range of portable radios for a demonstration to Prince Charles and Princess Anne . Two further Royal Warrants were granted in 1982 and 1985.

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Today Roberts Radio still manufacture the same high quality hand made radios from a new factory in Mexborough, South Yorkshire. However they have now extended there range to include high quality short wave radios, small pocket radios and radio cassette players

Roberts radio Revival R250 similar styling to the 1956 R66 Model

Valve portables

Transistor portables

	AC6 = 1933
	Q5 = 1934
	M4 = 1934
	M4B = 1936
	M4Q = 1937
	M5A = 1939
	M4D = 1940
	P5A = 1946
	P4D = 1946
	junior = 1948
	RMB = 1951
	RP4 = 1951
	BR = 1953
	MR = 1953
	CR = 1953
	R55 = 1954
	R66 = 1956
	R77 = 1957
	R88 = 1958

	Mayflower = 1957
	RT1 = 1958
	R200 = 1960
	RT7 = 1960
	RT8 = 1962
	R500 = 1963
	R300 = 1964
	R404 = 1965
	R700 = 1966
	R303 = 1967
	RIC1 = 1968
	R600 = 1968
	R707 = 1969
	RIC2 = 1971
	RM40 = 1972
	R606 = 1974
	R505 = 1974
	Rambler=1975
	R606M =1975
	RM50 = 1976
	RM20 = 1976
	RM20 = 1977
	RM30 = 1978

	RM20 = 1977
	RM30 = 1978
	RT22 = 1979
	RM33 = 1980
	RM33 = 1981
	RCM1 = 1980
	R23 = 1981
	RSR100 = 1981
	R800 = 1982
	R24 = 1983
	RSR50 = 1983
	RFM3 = 1984
	RP10 = 1984
	Rambler II = 1984
	RC15 = 1984
	PS100 = 1985
	R900 =1985
	R25 = 1985
	PS150 = 1986
	RSR55 = 1986
	RSR200 = 1986
	RCS80 = 1987
	RP20 = 1987

Roberts Launch the Fist DAB Radio

Roberts Radio has continued to lead the way with high quality radios into the New Millennium with its range of DAB Radios (Digital Audio Broadcasting). Roberts Launched its first DAB radio in March 2000, however it never reached the High Street as DAB coverage was too sparse to justify paying its �800 price tag and the radio had no analogue tuner.

After continued research and development and improved signal coverage Roberts Radio launched a completely new range of DAB Digital radios in 2003 - 2004. These radios were packed full of practical features, and offer unbeatable sound quality and programme choice. For more details on Roberts Radio latest range of digital radios please see Roberts Digital Radios

Roberts First Digital Radio

See The Latest Range or Roberts Digital Radios

ROBERTS RADIO SolarDAB2

Roberts Digital radio Worlds First Solar Powered DAB Radio

	DAB/FM RDS wavebands
	Solar, battery or mains powered
	FM RDS station name display
	Rotary tuning and volume controls
	Built-in battery/solar charger
	Station name / multi preset mode
	One touch instant access to favourite station
	LED solar level indicator, LED battery indicator
	Soft touch rubberised controls
	USB socket for software upgrades
	Line in socket for iPod / MP3 playback
	Headphone socket
	Battery or mains operation via AC adaptor (included)
	Uses 3 x LR6 (AA size) batteries or rechargeable equivalent (included)
	Size (mm) 202 (w) x 140 (h)x 70 (d) Weight 623g

ROBERTS SolarDAB2

Roberts SolarDAB
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Over the years Roberts Radio have made a variety of limited edition radios, at the end of 2005 we saw the launch of a RD50 DAB digital radio in a Cath Kidston Floral Design. The radio was a great success and much sort after by Cath Kidston followers. Over the last 5 years a different Cath Kidston floral design has been released each year. The latest model is pictured right

ROBERTS RADIO RD60CCFS
Cath Kidston Candy Flowers Stone

	Fifties Styled Battery DAB Digital Radio
	Analogue FM Tuner with RDS
	Up to 30 Presets
	Easy to Read Multi-function LCD Display
	Menu Display Selection of all major functions
	Auto / Manual Tuning
	Rotary Control for Station / Menu Selection
	High Density wooden Cabinet finished in Leather Cloth
	Uses 4 x LR20 (D size) Batteries, AC Mains Socket
	Size (W) 250mm (H) 155mm (D) 100mm
	Weight 1.49 kg (excl. batteries)
	1 Year Guarantee
	Cath Kidston Candy Flowers Stone (Limited Edition)

ROBERTS RD60CCFS

Roberts Revival RD 50CKR Rose
Cath Kidston Design
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ROBERTS RADIO RD60 BK

	Fifties Styled Battery DAB Digital Radio
	Analogue FM Tuner with RDS
	Up to 30 Presets
	Easy to Read Multi-function LCD Display
	Menu Display Selection of all major functions
	Auto / Manual Tuning
	Rotary Control for Station / Menu Selection
	High Density wooden Cabinet finished in Leather Cloth
	Uses 4 x LR20 (D size) Batteries, AC Mains Socket
	Size (W) 250mm (H) 155mm (D) 100mm
	Weight 1.49 kg (excl. batteries)
	120 hour Battery Life
	1 Year Guarantee
	Available in Piano Black

ROBERTS RD60 BK

Roberts Revival RD60
Finishes in Piano Black ( High Gloss)
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ROBERTS RADIO RD60 Union Jack

	Limited Edition Fifties Styled Union Jack Digital Radio
	Analogue FM Tuner with RDS
	Up to 30 Presets
	Easy to Read Multi-function LCD Display
	Menu Display Selection of all major functions
	Auto / Manual Tuning
	Rotary Control for Station / Menu Selection
	High Density wooden Cabinet finished in Leather Cloth
	Uses 4 x LR20 (D size) Batteries, AC Mains Socket
	Size (W) 250mm (H) 155mm (D) 100mm
	Weight 1.49 kg (excl. batteries)
	120 hour Battery Life
	1 Year Guarantee
	Available with Union Jack front with blue body

ROBERTS RD60 UJ

Roberts RD60 Union Jack

Roberts Revival RD60 Union Jack
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ROBERTS RADIO Stream 205
DAB / FM / WiFi Internet Radio

	DAB / FM and Wi-fi radio
	Listen to radio stations from around the country, from around the world
	Listen to previously broadcast material from the BBC using Listen Again
	Play your music collection from your computer
	Wired or wireless connection
	15 station presets
	2 alarm timers (DAB/FM/buzzer or internet radio)
	Intuitive Menu system
	Audio Formats: MP3 / WMA / Real
	Auxiliary Input socket for iPod, MP3 player
	Headphone socket
	Batteries 6 x LR20/D size (not included)
	Size mm 300 (w), 174 (h), 115 (d) Weight 1.47kg, AC adaptor

ROBERTS WM205

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Roberts WM205 Black
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Roberts radio are considered to be the Rolls Royce of radios. They combine traditional material and skills with the latest technology