Magnavox Transistor Radio, Model AM-2, 1956
THF158942 / Magnavox Transistor Radio, Model AM-2, 1956
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Artifact Overview
The size of radios shrank following the advent of transistor technology. Even the smallest vacuum tubes were bulky, and their power consumption ensured the need for large batteries. Transistor radios made of lightweight plastics were cheap and truly portable. With the addition of an earphone a radio such as this allowed the listener to enjoy a completely personal listening experience.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Transistor radio
Date Made
1956
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
78.7.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Aluminum (Metal)
Leather
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Steel (Alloy)
Copper alloy
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 in
Width: 1.875 in
Length: 3.875 in
Inscriptions
label, interior:
Magnavox AM-2
Civil Defense Frequencies 640KC and 1240KC Indicated by Symbol on Dial Face
[operating instructions]
The Magnavox Co., Fort Wayne, Ind.
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