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Panasonic BCL Radios: 3 Classic Picks from Japan

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What Are These Classic Panasonic BCL Radios

This roundup features 3 pre-owned classic Panasonic BCL radios: 2 from the Panasonic COUGAR line (RF-888, RF-1130) and 1 from the same maker’s World Boy line (RF-858D). All 3 listings were confirmed live as of 2026-08-11 and can be shipped directly overseas via FROM JAPAN’s proxy shopping service, priced from 33,336 to 75,207 yen. You can hunt for finds like these on Japan’s second-hand market, and FROM JAPAN’s proxy service ships them overseas. Panasonic COUGAR’s RF-2200 was released in 1976 and rivaled Sony’s Skysensor 5900 at the peak of the BCL craze, and COUGAR models feature a signature gyro antenna.

3 Picks: GX World Boy and the Panasonic COUGAR Line

The 3 differ in series and band specs. Here’s a look at each model’s specs and price.

RF-858D GX World Boy

【中古 良品】National Panasonic RF-858D GXワールドボーイ BCLラジオ 3バンドレシーバー

Pre-owned, graded “good condition.” An FM/MW/SW 3-band BCL radio with reception ranges of FM 76-90MHz, MW 525-1605kHz, and SW 3.9-12MHz.

¥63,425
approx. US$401

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Panasonic COUGAR RF-888

【中古】Panasonic RF-888 クーガ(初代) BCLラジオ 3バンドレシーバー

Pre-owned. The first-generation model in the Panasonic COUGAR line, an FM/MW/SW 3-band BCL radio.

¥33,336
approx. US$211

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Panasonic COUGAR RF-1130

【中古】National Panasonic RF-1130 クーガー113 BCLラジオ 4バンドレシーバー

Pre-owned. A Panasonic COUGAR-series FM/MW/SW1/SW2 4-band BCL radio, covering FM 76-90MHz, MW 525-1605kHz, SW1 3.9-12MHz, and SW2 12-30MHz.

¥75,207
approx. US$476

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Before You Buy

  • Panasonic COUGAR and World Boy are series names; check each item page for the exact model and specs, which this article only summarizes.
  • All 3 are pre-owned, so check the live item page before ordering — if one has sold out, use the search links to find similar units.
  • Actual shipping fees and options are shown at FROM JAPAN checkout. Rates, duties, and customs rules vary by region, so please confirm the terms shown at checkout.
  • Prices listed here are the yen prices shown on each item page; the actual charge follows what is displayed at the time of order.

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