199 Portable Receiver

Ozarka Inc.; Chicago

  • Year
  • 1924
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 181898

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 3
  • Main principle
  • TRF without regeneration; 1 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 2 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 199 Portable Receiver - Ozarka Inc.; Chicago
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 10 x 5 x 16 inch / 254 x 127 x 406 mm
  • Notes
  • First offered in May, 1924, this radio was the first radio offered to the general public by Ozarka.
    The tubes had to be removed and stored away for transport. Otherwise the would interfere withe the lid when closed.
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 65.00 $
  • External source of data
  • Dale Davenport (guest)

 Collections | Museums | Literature

 Forum