Radio Rastus Novelty Crystal Set

Chandler & Co., J.B. (Duodex, Rastus,Gloriola); Brisbane, QLD

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  • Year
  • 1926/1927
  • Category
  • Detector-Radio (Crystal or diode, without tubes/transistors)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 291221

 Technical Specifications

  • Main principle
  • Crystal or Solid State Detector
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • No Power needed
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Radio Rastus [Novelty Crystal Set] - Chandler & Co., J.B. Duodex,
  • Shape
  • Design Radio or Novelty / Gadget - fancy or unusual shape.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 0 x 11.5 x 0 inch / 0 x 292 x 0 mm
  • Notes

  • The Radio Rastus crystal set was made from painted plywood in the figure of a black cat with white facial outlines, white paws and tail tip. The face has 8 whiskers on either side of the face. The whiskers on the left contact a galena crystal held in the left paw. Detection takes place when the rear right leg is moved and one whisker contacts the crystal. The tail is moved to achieve tuning. It is mounted on a rectangular base with aerial, ground and phone terminals with a “Radio Rastus” plaque on the front. It was advertised.in March 1927 for Aus£ 1/9/6 complete with 2000Ω headphones, aerial wire, arrester and earth clip.

    It was advertised in the Radio Trader, October 14, 1926 and Eastern States newspapers from in 1926 and 1927 with most adverts appearing for JB Chandler in Queensland.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 1.48 Aus£
  • Mentioned in
  • Radio Trader, October 14, 1926
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Collector info (Sammler) (Tickling The Crystal Vol 2, by Ian L Sanders, Page 48)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gary Cowans. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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