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[Model L Lear-o-Scope and loop antenna] (Item)

Photograph of a Model L Lear-o-Scope and loop antenna, circa 1936-1939. The verso inscription, which was written by William P. Lear, describes the device and its development.Inscription on verso: "Note left crank changed bands and moved mash on dial -- Right crank for tuning -- moved freq. dial 200 to 410 KC -- 530 to 1530 KC. Also first time tuning meter used. High Z loop with short tuning coil…

[Learadio Model R-3 aircraft receiver, antenna, and peripheral components] (Item)

Photograph of a Learadio Model R-3 aircraft receiver, shielded loop antenna, and peripheral components, circa 1931-1939. The caption describes the device's development.Typed caption on verso: "P. This loop was metallized in an attempt to shield it, but it was found that the metallizing reduced the 'Q' of the loop so much that it was completely impractical. It was also used in conjunction with an…