Jon Scherff
Beginnings of FM
1946 Zenith Model 8H034
AM/FM Hi Band/FM Lo Band
Zenith Radio Corp.
Chicago, Ill.
During the mid 40’s the FCC was in a state of uncertainty as to which of two FM frequencies it would permit as the standard for FM broadcasting. Consequently some radio manufacturers (such as Zenith) temporarily included two different FM bands on their sets. The broadcasting of both bands simultaneously was very brief. Ultimately the high band won out rendering the low band obsolete. The introductory price for the 8H034 was $89.95 – a hefty price for a table radio in 1946.
Beginnings of FM
1946 Zenith Model 8H034
AM/FM Hi Band/FM Lo Band
Zenith Radio Corp.
Chicago, Ill.
During the mid 40’s the FCC was in a state of uncertainty as to which of two FM frequencies it would permit as the standard for FM broadcasting. Consequently some radio manufacturers (such as Zenith) temporarily included two different FM bands on their sets. The broadcasting of both bands simultaneously was very brief. Ultimately the high band won out rendering the low band obsolete. The introductory price for the 8H034 was $89.95 – a hefty price for a table radio in 1946.