Hackaday

Transistor Radio Repair, More Complex Than It Seems

The humble transistor radio is one of those consumer devices that stubbornly refuses to go away, but it’s fair to say that it’s not the mover and shaker in the world of electronics it might once have ...
Hackaday

Making A 2-Transistor AM Radio With A Philips Electronic Engineer EE8 Kit From 1966

Back in 1966, a suitable toy for a geeky kid was a radio kit. You could find simple crystal radio sets or some more advanced ...

Little-known Maryland museum tells the story of radio and TV in America

In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” we’re heading to the National Capital Radio and Television Museum — one of the best kept secrets in the D.C. area!
PC Magazine

transistor radio

A handheld AM or FM radio. All handheld radios, as well as desktop radios, use transistors, both discrete as well as contained in chips. The transistor radio was one of the first consumer devices that ...
NorthJersey.com

Transistor radios, now collectible, were once a summertime staple — Ervolino

Ernie Baum of Hasbrouck Heights was 13 years old when tragedy struck. “I went with my family to visit my father’s aunt in Manhattan, and someone broke into our car and stole my transistor radio,” he ...
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General Electric prototype transistor radio

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Clear plex housing with three ...