A closer look at the Jackson-Bell models shows innovations beginning with the earliest introductions onward.
As the largest producer of radios on the West Coast, Herb Bell focused on meeting Depression-era demand for more reasonably priced radios. These sets also came with the added benefit of being ahead of the curve in new technology.
It contains an overview of notable Jackson-Bell radios produced from the company’s inception in 1926 through the midget sets, including models sold overseas and “house brands” built for other companies.