Ferranti U1003

    Date Acquired: Jul 2025
    Date Disassembled: Nov 2025
    Date Documented: Aug 2026

Overview

The Ferranti U1003 is a British valve radio dating from around 1957-1958, featuring medium-wave, long-wave, and VHF/FM reception in a compact moulded-plastic cabinet. The rear panel of this model bears the address of Ferranti Radio and Television Ltd. at 41-47 Old Street, London. Established by E.K. Cole Ltd (Ekco) in 1957, the company marketed Ekco-manufactured radios and televisions under the Ferranti name following Ferranti's withdrawal from domestic consumer electronics.

Ferranti Radio and Television Ltd. subsequently marketed a broad range of Ekco-built products, including transistor portable radios, television receivers, tape recorders, and portable record players.

Design

Image of the front showing the controls and speaker grill.
Front
Image of the back showing panel with ports and adjustment dial.
Back

Internals

Image of internal components including the speaker and vacuum tubes.
Interior Components
Image of internal passive components on the underside of the unit.
Underside Components