— Rare, KEY to the AIR, Radio outfit. Sold!

There are probably only two of these radios extant; the antenna to go with this radio is probably the only one extant. Key-To-The-Air-Radio-Stafford-Radio-Co. Made in Medford Hillside in Massachusetts by Stafford Radio Co., it was meant to be a low cost radio with only one tube and an antenna to be installed indoors for ease of operation. The tuning of the radio-station listened to was obtained by sliding two square sliders, probably not very practical, hence the failure of this radio to make any sales. The inventor and owner of Stafford Radio Co., Stephen F. Stafford made specific claims in his application for his Double Helical Antenna application which were impossible to prove at the time. Despite this, his application was successful and a patent was issued on August 21, 1923. read more>>

Posted on 12 Sep 2022, 12:52 - Category: Wireless
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