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Police radios of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s

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Pye PF1 'Pocketfone' Personal Radio (1960s-1970s)
These were the first type of personal radio issued to the police in south Wales in the mid-1960s, and remained in use until the mid-1970s. They came as either transmitters or receivers. Usually the Sergeant carried the transmitter with which he could send messages to his Constables. They however could only listen and not reply.

Burndep Personal Radio (1980s)
In the mid-1980s the Burndep radio which combined both transmitting and receiving functions replaced the PF1.

Motorola HT600 E Personal Radio
In 1988 the Motorola replaced the Burndep. It was carried in a leather pouch and attached to a belt.

Owner:
South Wales Police Museum
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Reproduced by permission of South Wales Police Museum
Copyright Details:
South Wales Police Museum 2004
Publisher Ref:
GTJ75084
Item uploaded:
19/1/2010
Date originally created:
1900-1999
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