The Panasonic R-1492 (aka The Elmhurst) is an AM only analog portable radio from 1972. It is a simple 6 transistor design with a ceramic vari-cap tuning condenser but it has a 4 ½” ferrite rod of good cross-section. Available in Black, Red, Orange and Green it’s a great looking radio with a dual-faced tuning … Continue reading Panasonic R-1492