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[Learadio Model R1 receiver and headphones] (Item)

Photograph of a Learadio Model R1 receiver and headphones, circa 1931-1939. The device is on scale to demonstrate its light weight. The caption describes the device's development and specifications.Typed caption on verso: "C. A Model R-1 battery-operated receiver, which had very good sensitivity. As you can see, it weighs a little less than 16 1/2 lbs, complete with batteries and headphones. It is…

[Learadio Model RCB receiver tuning unit] (Item)

Photograph of a Learadio Model RCB receiver tuning unit, circa 1930s-1940s.

[Brochure for Learadio Model T30-R3AB aircraft transmitter-receiver] (Item)

Brochure for the Learadio Model T30-R3AB aircraft transmitter-receiver, circa 1939.

[Brochure for Learadio Model UT-6 radio transmitter] (Item)

Brochure for the Learadio Model UT-6 radio transmitter, circa 1939.

[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…

[Learadio aircraft communications system] (Item)

Photograph of a Learadio aircraft communications system, circa 1931-1939. Specific devices pictured include the Model MOPA transmitter (emitator acord unit) and Model R2BB receiver (receptive accord unit).Caption: "Typical aircraft communication system."

[William P. Lear with Lear-o-Scope and loop antenna] (Item)

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. NCY. 1935. Courtesy Lear Archives."Typed caption on verso: "Q. Here yours truly is looking through the loop antenna that was finally adopted for the Model L Learscope. It is interesting to note that the Model L…

[Assorted Learadio devices] (Item)

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."

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 4, Folder 30 - "Descriptive specifications of Learadio Lear-O-Scope Model LC 100 Radio Compass Direction Finder," circa 1931-1939] (Item)

Items from Box 4, Folder 30 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, circa 1931-1939. Contains two reports related to the Learadio Lear-O-Scope Model LC 100 Radio Compass Direction Finder.

Learadio aircraft radio equipment [pamphlet] (Item)

Pamphlet about Learadio aircraft radio equipment, circa 1930s. Contains technical specifications and images of various models of transmitters, receivers, power supplies, and accessories. 41 pages.