Merola

Crosley Radio Corp.; Cincinnati (OH)

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  • Year
  • 1927–1929
  • Category
  • Radio module post 1925 (not a part, not a key)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 185403

 Technical Specifications

  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Power type and voltage
  • No Power needed
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Merola - Crosley Radio Corp.;
  • Notes
  • The Merola was designed and patented by CWP. It was introduced by Crosley Radio in 1927. The Merola is a device that allows to play phonograph records electrically by using a radio set or amplifier. The whole system is composed by a pick-up unit placed in top of an old talking machine or a normal pick-up - followed by an optional switch and a tube socket adapter for the detector tube. The switch was probably used to get rid of hum or distortions by cable and pic-up when using the radio as receiver. The adapter with cable could be left in the set. A volume control was also possible. Radios did not have a socket for a pic-up at that time. Rothermel Corporation did market this device too. The pick-up is of the movingiron type. See also the "Dynacone Adapter" which is used to attach the Type E Dynacone Power Speaker to other than Crosley receivers with the output tube UX171-A.
  • Author
  • Model page created by Ernst Erb. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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