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1936 Crosley "Fiver"
Model 515
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Cabinet Style: Table
Tube Count: 5
Circuit Type:  Superheterodyne
Power: AC (transformer)
Bands: Broadcast & Police
Tubes: 6D6(2), '76, 6B5, '80
Speaker: 4" Dynamic
Original Cost: $19.99*
*What cost $19.00 in 1936 would cost more than $300. today!

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About The Radio

This is a competent, 5 tube superheterodyne in a nice cabinet that tunes both AM broadcast and police bands.
Reducing costs by reducing tube count without sacrificing performance can be accomplished by using new technology. This set uses the 6B5 dual triode which was introduced in 1935. Essentially 2 tubes in 1, the 6B5 is used as an two stage audio amplifier allowing higher gain without an additional tube.
1935 saw “airplane dials” (circular dials with double pointers) start replacing the older “window” dials.
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About The Company

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.
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