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The depression era midget radios were a low price alternative that brought success to Jackson-Bell with the Flint acquisition in June of 1931.

In mid-1930, RCA made superheterodyne patents available to other manufacturers, and Jackson-Bell began marketing theirs in early 1931.

Not all Jackson-Bell radios were successful. This article explores the reasons behind these two “less-than-stellar” performers in the marketplace.

Beginning with its first radio in 1926, Jackson-Bell took the lead in advancing radio technology and marketing. Read about these advances here.

In any business, market conditions drive decisions that can make or break a company. This was as true in the 1930s as it is in today's economy.

New evidence reveals the actual cause of the demise of Jackson-Bell. We present court documents and other evidence for clarity on this issue.

Radio manufacturers experienced a boom in production that was attributable in part to conditions unique to Los Angeles. The Bell Brothers benefitted by this situation.

Some radios identified as made by Jackson-Bell were, in fact, produced after the company ceased to exist. Modern attribution is often in error.