Radio Broadcast (May 1927-Apr 1928)

.60 RADIO BROADCAST ADVERTISER Amazing otyeifrA C r; eliminate batteries electric hoi 5 mm pan mjg* radio tune dinary. ^ ^d o :° i "ILL Ui WW -ON, irom the — jited >0 V) in the >y use of ise current \ STORIES in regard to the coming of AC tubes which would operate from houselighting circuits have appeared in various newspapers, arousing a climax of anticipation in the public mind last spring. With the acquisition of a license by the Crosley Radio Corporation under a large group of patents controlled by the Radio Corporation of America, American Telephone and Telegraph Company, General Electric Company.Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, etc., the Crosley AC Bandbox is possible through the use of the new R.C.A. alternating current tubes, UX226 and UY 227. These tubes utilize for their filaments and heating regular alternating cur rent from the houselighting circuit. mo without tubes functions entirely from the regular 1 houselighting current without need of bat1 teries, battery chargers,or any of the other usual paraphernalia which requires attention, care and early replacement. The Crosley AC Bandbox with the new alternating current tubes is truly revolutionary, and brings to the radio user an entirely new conception of care-free radio. This AC model together with the battery type BANDBOX which works with standard power supply units and storage batteries is the country's most talked of radio ! The popularity centers around two major factors: 1. The imposing array of patents under which it is built. Thus the Crosley AC Bandbox 2 The number and quality of the The current is stepped down by means of a transformer without need of rectifiers to supply the heat necessary for the functioning of the tubes. The converter box, which is included with the Crosley AC Bandbox can be tucked away out of sight. It is connected to the Bandbox by a cable and also supplies the current for the plate voltages on the tubes replacing B batteries. 1, features Powel Crosley, Jr., has built in it for the price! And what value Crosley has added in: 1 . Complete shielding of all elements. 2. Absolute balance (genuine Neutrodyne). 3. Volume control. 4. Acuminators for sharpest tuning. 5. Single cable connections. 6. Single station selector. 7. Illuminated dial. 8. Adaptability to ANY type installation. Today's radio must be adaptable to the home. It must fit into all kinds of conditions. Perhaps you have a bookcase corner — a desk compartment— a chest — or even a bureau drawer where it could be tucked away. Maybe you want it to be part of the furnishings, as an impressive console or credenza cabinet. The Band box fits in everywhere. The metal outside case is easily and quickly removed. The set is solidlv mounted on a The Cxoilcy Radio Coipo. n'in 1 stout steel chassis. As all controls are assembled together in the front, cabinet panels are easily cut to allow their protrusion. The metal escutcheon is screwed on over the shafts and the installation has all the appearance of being built to order. Two lar g e furniture manufacturers have designed console cabinets i n which the Bandbox can b e superbly installed. {Showers Br os. Mfg. Co. of Bloomington, T.:d., and the Wolf Mfg. Ind. of Kokomo, Ind.) Powel Crosley, Jr., has approved them mechanically and acoustically and has seen to it that the famous Crosley Musicones are built in them so that the best type of loud speaker reproduction may be insured. This is the kind of a radio you have been waiting for— the real direct electric set that requires absolutely no attention. What (* it does run all night! Who cares? No run down batteries greet you in the morning. You owe it to yourself to see the Bandbox and listen to its remarkable performance. If you cannot easily locate the nearest Crosley dealer, his name and address will be supplied on request. Write Dept. 20. Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and West, prices slightly higher. THE CROSLEY RADIO CORP. Powel Crosley, Jr., Pres., Cincinnati, Ohio "You're there with a Crosley Crosley is licensed only for Radio Amateur, Experimental ana Broadcast Reception.