Philips
MCR40

The Philips MCR40 was an analogue phone that was compatible with first-generation TACS/ETACS networks. It was designed for use in the UK. It was a Class 1 power unit with an RF power output of 10 watts. The phone was able to offer up to 2.5 hours of talk-time and 20 hours of standby time. A completely discharged battery took 10 hours to recharge. The phone was designed with a "pivoting antenna" that enabled the phone to be stood on its side or used in a different orientation. The phone was also offered with a protective carrying bag that was specifically designed to allow the antenna to protrude for optimal performance. There were a number of variants such as the AP4111 and the AP4112 which were NMT compatible devices focused on the Scandinavian market. Like the MCR40, the AP4111 variant (pictured below) was offered with an option for a different handset with a landscape screen. Photo credit: Ellinor Algin / Tekniska Museet, Philips NMT AP4111, CC BY 4.0