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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.

Undefined terms often lead to confusion and misunderstandings. Check this Definition list for  words or phrases commonly used on this website.