Panda - B-502-1 Portable radio

The Panda B802-1 (熊猫 B802-1) is a classic 8-transistor, 3-band portable radio manufactured by the Nanjing Radio Factory. Also produced under the Panda (Xiongmao) brand, it was a staple consumer electronics product in China from the 1960s to the 1980s. Today, it remains highly sought after by vintage radio collectors.
Brand: Panda (熊猫)Manufacturer: Jiangsu Radio Factory Co., Ltd. (formerly Nanjing Radio Factory)Era: 1960s to 1980sCircuit Type: 8-transistor (八管) designBands: 3-band (三波段)Historical ContextThe Nanjing Radio Factory is a prominent Chinese manufacturer that built its first "Panda" brand tube radios in the 1950s. As transistor technology developed, the factory transitioned into smaller, portable radios. The B802 series represents a significant milestone in Chinese domestic radio production, crossing the gap from the early planned economy into the early days of reform