CATS WHISKER
1925

Crystal set, approx. 1935

During the pioneering days of broadcasting crystal sets were very popular. These sets were also called "Cats Whisker".

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The Cats Whisker is called after the tiny wire that connects to the detector crystal. Many constructions were made to adjust the wire finding a sensitive spot on the crystal.

Wiring diagram of a Crystal Receiver

Typical wiringdiagram of a crystal set.

This simple set is not very sensitive and not sellective (it does not very well distinct stations on different wavelength), therefore it will receive mainly local stations.

 


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