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Although it’s all a little worn, this Panasonic Panapet 9V R-70 is one of the most popular transistor radios in history. Music boomed through it throughout the ’70s and it continues to hiss out AM reception like the day it was born. The 4″ high Panapet came in white, red, blue, yellow and green as well as a much rarer lavender and was known for having less static than other transistor radios. It fit comfortably in your palm but if you were really cool you used the handy chain to hang it on your pole lamp or doorknob.

I had a bunch of these but through the years my lust for round electronics focused more on portable hanging ball Videosphere  TVs with matching radio/8-track players. Each TV had its own matching Panapet.

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6 Responses to “Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1970’s Panasonic Panapet Transistor Radio”

  1. Kathy Cunningham

    The ONLY style of radio that “Ina Gadda Da Vida” would be apppropriately heard on!

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  2. Nessa

    I’ve wanted a Panapet forever! I’ve never found one for sale in my area.. but I’m sure I’ll snag one if I keep looking.

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