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Radiocraft Solid State Detector Radio Kit by Remco Toys Inc. Inductive Tuning

$ 21.12

Availability: 99 in stock
  • Brand: Remco Toys Inc
  • Condition: Used
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    Radiocraft Crystal/Solid State Detector Radio by
    Remco Toys,
    Incorporated
    1950/60's toy/educational kit used and remembered by many!
    Made by Remco Toys Inc,; Newark, New Jersey, this was meant to introduce kids to the principals of radio while having fun.  They came in several colors including blue and black.  This one is the yellow version.
    Plastic is in great shape.  Has hard to find headsets and the original antenna as well!  No damage, great for personal or museum collection.
    No box, radio and accessories only (no ground wire)
    Inductive tuning - no batteries needed
    Receives on Broadcast bands (MW)
    Crystal / Solid State Detector Radio
    Note:
    Being a primitive induction receive (only) radio, sensitivity is very low unless
    very
    near a strong signal.  There are a few good articles on the Web which will give an idea on how to improve sensitivity
    , which is what many kids had to do to get more desirable audio results
    (Although, there was no internet back then, they had to go to the library!)
    .  Nevertheless, this makes a wonderful reminiscent display piece and still offers the opportunity to learn about radio and share the past with others!