RCA Table Top Radio Model Radiola III

Manufacturer: RCA

Model Number: Radiola III

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Equipment Description: Table Top Radio

Label Write-up:
The Radiola III is a battery-powered regenerative type receiver, using two type WD-11 tubes. One tube acts as the detector, the other as an audio amplifier. Needed external head phones and batteries.

It receives frequencies from 470-1540 kilohertz, approximately the same as our modern standard broadcast band. It became very popular when it was introduced and was sold in the thousands.

Dates Produced: 1924

Original Price: $25

The museum's inventory number: MRT-709

Located at Museum in: 20's Room

See others in the Radio - 1920s category.