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[Assorted Learadio devices]
Photograph of assorted Learadio devices, circa 1935. Pictured devices include the Model R-3 aircraft receiver, T-30 radio unit, and a shieled loop antenna.Inscription on verso: "Lear equip / circa 1935."

[Learadio T-30 and R-3 equipment]
Photograph of a Learadio T-30 R3 radio system and assorted components, circa 1935-1939. The inscription notes that this equipment was developed especially for pilots operating in Alaska.Inscription: "Learadio T-30 R3. Saved many lives and much money…

[Learadio loop antenna]
Composite photograph of a Learadio loop antenna, showing two views of the internal components, circa 1931-1939. The caption describes the antenna's development and specifications.Typed caption on verso: "H. Shows an early attempt to tune the loop…

[Learadio loop antenna]
Photograph of a Learadio loop antenna, circa 1931-1939.

[Learadio antenna reel]
Photograph of a Learadio antenna reel, circa 1939.Inscription: "Complete manual operated ant. reel with spring take-up fair-lead and [illegible]. / 1939."

[Learadio remote controller and transmitter remote control]
Photograph of a Learadio remote controller and transmitter remote control, circa 1936. The caption describes the devices' specifications and utility.Typed caption on verso: "O. (circa 1936) A picture of both the combination remote controller and the…

[Man using Learadio portable marker transmitter]
Photograph of a man using a Learadio portable marker transmitter in an open field, circa 1931-1939.Inscription: "First completely portable outer or inner marker transmitter for radio compass [illegible]."

[William P. Lear with first Lear-o-Scope]
Photograph of William P. Lear with the first Lear-o-Scope, circa 1935.Inscription: "1935. WPL with 1st Lear-o-scope."

[William P. Lear with Lear-o-Scope and loop antenna]
Photograph of William P. Lear with a Lear-o-Scope and loop antenna, New York City, New York, circa 1935. Inscription on verso: "Bill Lear and his first direction finder, the Lear-o-Scope. NYC. 1935. Courtesy Lear Archives." Typed caption on verso:…

[Douglas DC-3 instrument panel with Learadio ADF 8]
Photograph of a Douglas DC-3 instrument panel with a Learadio ADF 8 automatic direction finder, circa 1940s. The direction finder and two gauges are circled and numbered. Inscription on verso: "Copy of instrument panel (Chicago and [illegible]…
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