THE COLOSSUS OF RADIO

[MDYoungblood]

"Meet Crosley Radio Corporation’s 1936 “WLW Model Super-Power Radio Receiver.”

In 1935, the Zenith Radio Corporation produced a stunning radio receiver called the Stratosphere model 1000Z. This achievement impressed Powel Crosley, Jr. — the President of the Crosley Radio Corporation — who praised it as a fine example of quality in radio construction, and was inspired to surpass Zenith by bringing the world the largest and most powerful radio receiver yet known.



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Greg

[JimboBowie]

You could cook your breakfast on that as you listen.

[TNT1450]

I bet that thing had great audio. Not exactly a portable or tabletop radio, is it?
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Or how about: I don't always listen to shortwave, but when I do, so do my neighbors.