Name: | Fields, Henry; Shenandoah, IA (USA) |
Abbreviation: | fieldshenr |
Products: | Model types Tube manufacturer |
Summary: |
Henry Fields In 1924, pioneering Shenandoah seedsman Henry Field built a radio station on top of his seedhouse. He began broadcasting country entertainment, information and of course, using the medium to inform folks about his wares. His company expanded their product offerings to include everything that his rural customer's might want - including the radios to listen to his broadcasts on! |
Production: | 1924 - |
History: |
The slogan of the call letters his station was assigned, KFNF, was "Keep Friendly, Never Frown".
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This manufacturer was suggested by Alan Larsen.
Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
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USA | 25 | Shenandoah Super-Six | UV201A | The Henry Fields Shenandoah Super-Six was sold by the Henry Fields seed company. |
USA | 26 | Shenandoah Five | UX201A | Henry Field Seed Company Shenandoah Five 3-Dial 5-Tube receiver. This set was sold through... |
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Article about the creation of radio station KFNF
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Alan Larsen
04.Sep.13 |
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The September 1924, Radio In The Home magazine carried an article on the creation of Henry Field's radio station KFNF. "Keep Friendly, Never Frown" The article is reproduced below. (Wider scans of 933 pixels, which are easier to read, are available above)
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