Model Attributes:

Flint- Superheterodyne Cathedral

Introduced 1930

Cabinet Style:
Cathedral
Circuit:
Superheterodyne
Number of Tubes:
8
Tube Complement:
24A, 24A, 27, 24A, 27, 45, 45, 80
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Flint Super Heterodyne, Cathedral
OVERVIEW
General Information:

The acquisition of the Flint Radio Company in 1931 gave Jackson-Bell access to superheterodyne and midget technologies. This radio, introduced in February of 1931, was the predecessor of Jackson-Bell's first superheterodyne offerings.

A link to the "Jackson-Bell Goes Super” article from the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of the SCARS Gazette appears below. The text provides in-depth details about this set and the rest of Jackson-Bell's early Superhetrodyne lineup.

Comments:

This radio performs well. The selectivity and the sensitivity are sufficient for distant reception with a short antenna. The volume is loud enough to fill a large room.

If a long antenna is used for distant reception, a switch is under the dial to reduce the sensitivity for local receptions without overloading.

The dial scale uses an outer rim mechanism. The dial is far from the tuning knob. The dial moves backwards from the tuning knob… takes some getting used to!

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Jackson-Bell-Flint Service information with SchematcsThe Flint Superheterodyne AdvertisementsEscutcheon vs Full Vision Dial - What You Need to KnowJackson-Bell Goes Super - November 2022 Gazette articleRichard Gray's Flint Superheterodyne Dossier with extra photosRETURN TO RADIOS SELECTION PAGE
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