Make
Alaron
Model
The Space Age Space B-70
Year
~1970
Description
Transistor Radio
Overview
The Alaron The Space Age Space B-70 is a novelty AM transistor radio designed with a futuristic “space vehicle” appearance. It is identified as model B-70, with some units also marked SR-7. Production is attributed to Japan around 1970, during the peak of space-themed consumer designs.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Alaron Inc., Auburn Hills, Michigan |
| Model | B-70 / SR-7 |
| Year | c. 1970 |
| Type | AM broadcast receiver |
| Circuit | Superheterodyne |
| Transistors | 6 |
| Power | 4 × 1.5 V batteries |
| Speaker | 2.5 in. permanent magnet dynamic speaker |
| Dimensions | 3.1 × 4.9 × 3.1 in. |
| Weight | ~1 lb |
| Country of manufacture | Japan |
Physical Description
The B-70 features a molded plastic cabinet styled as a futuristic space car or spacecraft, reflecting late-1960s “space age” design trends. Controls are integrated into the body, and the internal speaker is front-mounted. The battery compartment may be labeled SR-7, indicating an alternate model designation.
History
Alaron Inc. operated as a U.S.-based importer of consumer electronics, sourcing many of its products from Japanese manufacturers during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The B-70 is part of a broader category of novelty radios that emphasized bold, unconventional styling inspired by the space race, appealing to both younger consumers and collectors.
References
- Radiomuseum – Model page:
https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/alaron_the_space_age_space_car.html - Radiomuseum – Manufacturer profile:
https://www.radiomuseum.org/dsp_hersteller_detail.cfm?company_id=9950