The Royal 275 (also called the Statesman) was another of the Americana Series radios introduced in 1959 and was a step up from the 250. It looked similar to the 250 and had many of the same cost saving features except this model had seven transistors and gear reduced vernier tuning. They also came in two-tone cabinets. Offered in blue, green, brown and black, these were popular sellers at $49.95.
Fact Sheet
| Radio: | Royal 275 |
| Year introduced: | 1959 |
| Cost New: | $49.95 |
| Colors: | Black, Blue, Brown,and Green |
| Dimensions: | 5.75″ H, 3.75″ W, 1.75″ D |
| Weight: | 17.5 ounces |
| # of Transistors: | 7 |
| Powered by: | 4 AA batteries |
| Undistorted output: | 100 Milliwatts |
Check out these Royal 275 radios.
Black and beige Royal 275
Two-tone Green Royal 275
Two-tone Dark Blue/Light Blue
I purchased a Royal 270 but I can’t find any information about that model. Anyone have info about the 270’s?