1931 Crosley Playtime
Model 124
Model 124
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Cabinet Style: Grandfather Clock
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The first of many programs for children. Began the coded messages and the need to send in boxtops for a decoder device.
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Click to read the Radio Almanac for 1931
This radio uses the 124 chassis; an 8 tube push-pull pentode output, variable MU, superheterodyne chassis with continuous tone control, vernier drive with illuminated hairline shadow dial, combined volume control and on-off switch, full floating moving coil dynamic speaker, and a Crosley "Tenna-Board".
In 1920, Powel Crosley (1886-1961) set out to produce an affordable radio and went on to build one of the most successful electronics companies of the early 20th century, earning him the reputation "The Henry Ford of Radio".
In 1922 Crosley started radio station WLW, which, in 1934, would become the most powerful station in the country (500,000 watts). In 1935 Crosley introduced the "Roamio", the first car radio.
In 1922 Crosley started radio station WLW, which, in 1934, would become the most powerful station in the country (500,000 watts). In 1935 Crosley introduced the "Roamio", the first car radio.
