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Vagabond 88

Shure · 1953

Evidence status · documented

Identity and core specifications are documented; some historical fields remain unavailable.

Handheld valve transmitter on the 2 MHz band with a perimeter loop antenna; $700; discontinued about 1960.

Introduced
1953
Category
Wireless microphone system
Intended use
Wireless microphone system
Production
1953

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    1. 1The Vagabond 88 MicrophoneShure · reference · link pending

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