[newfreep]

Before the walkman, there was the small transistor radio.

As a kid, I had an early morning paper route - waking at 3am, walking to the distributor's house to get my papers and then walking back to my route. Eventually I bought one of those new transistor AM radios - a small, hand held device that kept me company during those early hours listening to the local rock and/or roll station.

A 11-14 y/o walking the city streets at 3am was totally safe - never had an ounce of concern.

[Jamestown1630]

I had one exactly like that. Somewhere I’ve still got the earplug.

[Dilbert San Diego]

Brings back memories. I had a similar transistor radio. I remember listening to music on the AM radio, when AM stations played music.

I used to enjoy listening after dark, when you could receive stations from distant locations.