• Year
  • 1922–1924
  • Category
  • Detector-Radio (Crystal or diode, without tubes/transistors)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 47038
    • alternative name: Metropolitan Radio

 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: Little Giant - Metropolitan Radio Corp.;
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Box - most often with Lid (NOT slant panel).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 4 x 3 x 6 inch / 102 x 76 x 152 mm
  • Notes
  • Lidded wooden box. The Little Giant receiving set is housed in an American walnut cabinet. Instead of the usual lever operated tuning coil, tuning adjustment was made by pulling on a rod located in the side of the cabinet. This rod operated a loose couple inside of the cabinet.
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 15.00 $
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb

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