Crown GERMANIUM RADIO, model unknown, 60´s, Made in Japan by CROWN RADIO CORPORATION.
Very small germanium radio that looks like table top tube receptor, in fact in the ivory one, I put a ½ watt carbon resistor to compare dimensions. Indeed it is very similar to the Model GR-10, only with some differences in the front face, but sharing the same circuit and accessories, however I coud not find references on the web.
It seems that were highly popular herein in México City, because I have found it in different colors: blue, red, green and ivory; unfortunately by being aimed at children, it is difficult to find them in good condition and with their complete accessories.
The circuit is tuned with a ferrite slug that is driven by a clever rack and pinion mechanism. The crystal earpiece is CROWN RC-300, and the antenna cable plug is engraved with Japanese pictograps to indicate two choices for connecting the coil.
Crown GERMANIUM RADIO, model unknown, 60´s, Made in Japan by CROWN RADIO CORPORATION.
Very small germanium radio that looks like table top tube receptor, in fact in the ivory one, I put a ½ watt carbon resistor to compare dimensions. Indeed it is very similar to the Model GR-10, only with some differences in the front face, but sharing the same circuit and accessories, however I coud not find references on the web.
It seems that were highly popular herein in México City, because I have found it in different colors: blue, red, green and ivory; unfortunately by being aimed at children, it is difficult to find them in good condition and with their complete accessories.
The circuit is tuned with a ferrite slug that is driven by a clever rack and pinion mechanism. The crystal earpiece is CROWN RC-300, and the antenna cable plug is engraved with Japanese pictograps to indicate two choices for connecting the coil.