Radio “Power” Tubes
Linked to Radio Broadcasting
Linked to Radio Broadcasting
Courtesy of Michael H. McDougald
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These heavy-duty "power" tubes, built around 1929, transmitted radio signals. Stations often used a combination of ice and fans to keep the tubes cool.
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