Audion Detector Unit 2nd version, no overhanging lid

Crosley Radio Corp.; Cincinnati (OH)

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  • Year
  • 1922/1923
  • Category
  • Radio module pre 1926 (not a part, not a key)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 213042

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 1
  • Main principle
  • Detector with Vacuum Tube (Valve), no tuner
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Audion Detector Unit [2nd version, no overhanging lid] - Crosley Radio Corp.;
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Box - most often with Lid (NOT slant panel).
  • Notes
  • Radio Collector's Guide names it "Audion Det" with a price of $ 7. This is the early version with oberhanging lid. It was also used in the combination with the "Two Step Amplifier". The new version without overganging lid can be seen in "Radio News" September 1922 "Crosley Audion Detector Unit" (shows a picture) with "... works with practically any type of tuner, and consists of socket, rheostat, grid leak and condenser, completely wired and mounted on formica panel, assembled in Adam brown mahogany finish cabinet, of a size to match up with the Crosley Crystal Receiver No. 1 - without tube, batteries or phones $ 7.50.
    Click here for a summary of early Crosley and history.
  • Author
  • Model page created by Ernst Erb. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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