HACKER SOVEREIGN II TRANSISTOR RADIO RP25B
This is a very nice example of a classic Hacker RP25B portable transistor radio from the sixties. The radio has been cleaned and serviced and is in excellent fully working condition. Please see detailed photos to get an idea of condition. The case is finished in black leatherette and has no tears or rips and has all grilles in place. The top dial is excellent with no cracks or scratches and only minor marks from the rear foam that Hacker used which affects most Sovereigns. The swivel handle has the original black padding and is slightly loose one end but does not affect operation.
Sound quality is amazing for a transistor radio with deep bass from the large replacement oval speaker. Hacker are famed for their sound quality and this model is one of the best with separate bass and treble controls along with jack input so you could plug in an iPod for a rich mono sound.
Receives VHF (88-101MHzFM), MW & LW via built in aerial and operates with two 9v PP9 batteries. Sovereigns are large for a portable radio – size approx: 31cm wide, 23cm high, 11.5cm deep. And it weighs in at nearly 3.3Kg.
Inside the battery compartments are clean with no leakage. The telescopic aerial is straight if a little tight – probably not been used much as it picks up many FM stations without being extended.
A great example of early British transistor radio with one of the best sounds that has become very collectible.
11/01/2018 at 5:28 pm
Where can I get a replacement aerial for a Hacker Sovereign II please?
12/01/2018 at 8:21 am
Had quick look and I don’t have a spare aerial that will fit. Dimensions needed are 8.5mm diameter, closed length is 170mm including a 10mm mounting tab and it extends by 740mm. Electrovalue stock a good range there’s an 8.5mm diameter one (T143DC) that may fit with a bit of adaption of the end fixing. Maplin also stock a range but not the right diameter.
22/07/2021 at 1:21 pm
These radios are the Rolls-Royces of radios !!!
22/07/2021 at 3:30 pm
Hacker did indeed produce some very good radios aimed at the luxury market like Rolls-Royce. There’s a history of the Hacker brother’s and Dyanatron here http://www.dynatronmuseum.org.uk/History.htm Also an interesting thread on Vintage Radio forum – https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/showthread.php?t=11074
12/11/2023 at 8:01 pm
My father had the beautiful Hacker Radio in the sixties. The sound was clear as a bell it was the best thing ever he look after it as if it was his best friend took it with him in the garden on a summer day listening to the sounds of that wonderful Radio it went so loud never hurd that sound since
I am looking for this Hacker I would love to here it again