Unlike the interesting but not so successful Motorola 41-S radio from 1939 (see, A Nifty Little Radio and a Vicious Cycle) the 1940 RCA BP-10, introduced at the 1939 World’s Fair, was very successful. It was arguably the most successful “pocket” (granted, a big pocket-but a coat pocket nonetheless) radio made prior to the advent… Continue reading Tiny Tunes….the RCA BP-10 Radio and RCA’s Miniature Miracles
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A Nifty Little Radio and a Vicious Cycle
In 1939, Motorola introduced a small portable AM radio, the 41-S “Sportsman.” Just look at that. Smaller than a six pack. Quite a feat in 1939. It was not, however, the smallest–that honor goes to the Majestic model 130, a three tube set. BUT. For a conventional 4 tube superheterodyne AM receiver that used full… Continue reading A Nifty Little Radio and a Vicious Cycle