The GEC BC5645 is a British valve radio introduced in 1956 by the General Electric Company. It is an attractive example of mid-1950s radio design and was one of the early British domestic receivers offering FM reception alongside the traditional medium and long wavebands.
The BC5645 was introduced at a time when FM broadcasting was becoming increasingly popular in Britain. BBC VHF/FM services had begun in 1955, and manufacturers were producing new radios capable of receiving these higher-quality transmissions.
The radio features a distinctive moulded Bakelite cabinet, usually seen in cream and dark brown or black, with a woven loudspeaker grille and an illuminated tuning scale. The tuning dial displays the names of European broadcasting locations, a familiar feature of British radios of the period.
The service manual for this radio is available in the Members’ Area.
