Harko No. XX (20 is a Console X) pointer knobs, old rheostat

Crosley Radio Corp.; Cincinnati (OH)

  • Year
  • 1922
perfect model
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 36658

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • TRF without regeneration; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 2 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage and/or dry batteries / 6 V storage & battery 2 x 22.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Horn
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Harko No. XX [pointer knobs, old rheostat] - Crosley Radio Corp.;
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Notes
  • The magazine "Radio News", July 1922, page 87, names it without picture or price - but with name "Harko No. XX" - Complete receiving set with "Amplifier and loud-speaking unit in full floor size cabinet". Tuner, detector, amplifier and loud-speaking unit are in one cabinet. The model XX is technically a model X as a console with integrated loudspeaker. It has two dials (primary tuning control knobs) and pinter knobs and the old type rheostats. Highly polished mahogany cabinet. The middle compartment contains a loudspeaker and the lower compartment is made to take care of the batteries. Price without tubes, batteries or phones.
    Click here for a summary of early Crosley models and history.
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 100.00 $ +
  • External source of data
  • Ernst Erb
  • Mentioned in
  • QST (September 1923, page 72.)
  • Literature/Schematics (2)
  • Radio Digest Illustrated, 1922 Aug. 26, p. 6
  • Literature/Schematics (4)
  • Radio News (July 1922, page 87 without picture and price, called Harko No. XX. In September it is illustrated.)

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