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RACAL EB-3601

Image of a RACAL  EB-3601

Released in 1990

Network = TACS

Weight = 530 g

Dimensions = 200mm x 60mm x 40mm

Battery Life = unknown

Racal was established in 1950 in Isleworth, London being formed by RAymond Brown and George CALder Cunningham and specialising in electronics. Racal was the parent company of Vodafone before the mobile company was sold in 1991. Ultimately Racal was bought by the French company Thomson-CSF in 2000.

This mobile is identified as a Racal EB-3601 and carries the Vodafone branding. However, it also states Made in Japan. Unfortunately nothing else is known about the features or performance of this mobile. However, it is assumed to date from the early 1990s.