Portable/batter radio receiver. The set is in two separate parts: a base which connects to the mains, containing a transformer and a rectifier, and converts mains current to a low tension DC supply. The radio proper contains batteries and when separated from the base functions as a self-powered portable radio.

The base is a shallow rectangular box made from black plastic, with a horizontal grille and aluminium bottom; it has a sliding on/off switch on the right side and a protruding plug on the top front. The radio is 'toaster-shaped', its base larger than that of the transformer section, and tapering to its top at the front and back. The front, base and back of the radio are wooden, with a green fabric finish. The front has a rectangular black plastic grille attached, covering the loudspeaker aperture. The sides are of black plastic, each having a circular tapered control knob in the centre near the top. On the top of the radio is a rectangular aluminium panel, within which is a smaller rectangular glass tuning scale (covering the medium waveband), with white lettering on a black ground. At the centre of the top is attached a metal swivel handle with a black plastic cross-piece with the name 'Decette' in relief. This handle can be pushed down into a recess along the top front.