Universal Transoceanic Phantom Broadcast Radio Receiver, 1927-1928
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The Universal Transoceanic Phantom is a long-range radio receiver produced in 1927. Each set was tested and calibrated at the Leutz factory to receive stations 2,000 or more miles away. The high price of the set was offset through advertisements touting its exceptional materials and technology. As further testament, the Phantom was advertised as being used onboard the battleship USS Utah.
The Universal Transoceanic Phantom is a long-range radio receiver produced in 1927. Each set was tested and calibrated at the Leutz factory to receive stations 2,000 or more miles away. The high price of the set was offset through advertisements touting its exceptional materials and technology. As further testament, the Phantom was advertised as being used onboard the battleship USS Utah.
Artifact
Radio receiver
Date Made
1927-1928
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
39.318.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Aluminum Alloy
Bakelite (TM)
Glass (Material)
Steel (Alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 13.75 in
Length: 27.25 in
Inscriptions
plaque: Manufactured by C.R. Leutz Inc. Long Island City, N.Y. Type 9 Ser. No. AA354 Licensed Under Hogan Patent No 1014002
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