Home made crystal radio

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Brand

Home made

Country

Italy

Year

1940 / 50

Frequency range

Medium Waves

Detector

Crystal

Tuning system

coil / variable capacitor coupling

Measure of the case

13 cm wide; 5,5 cm tall; 13 cm deep.

Overall dimensions

13 cm wide; 16 cm tall; 13 cm deep.

Weight

Kg. 0,38    (Kg. 0,56 including the headphones)

 

This crystal set is home made, or perhaps manufactured by a small artisan.

It was my aunt’s gift, she gave me the radio in 1964, when I was a child. It was found in the garage and in my opinion has been manufactured about ‘40s or ‘50s.

The original coil was in dud conditions, so I decided to replace it with a new coil ( a reproduction) .