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October 1960 Electronics World
 Table of Contents
Wax nostalgic about and learn from the history of early electronics. See articles
from
Electronics World, published May 1959
- December 1971. All copyrights hereby acknowledged.
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A lot of people from the era
of rooftop television antennas were/are familiar with the name Channel Master. Many
of their antennas included integrated FM radio elements. Very few were likely
aware that Channel Master also made radios. I don't think they ever made televisions.
The fact is, companies like Channel Master did not design and manufacture their
own radios and televisions; instead, they paid to have custom versions of existing
products branded with their names.
Sears, Roebuck's Silvertone line,
Montgomery
Ward's Airline products,
Western Auto's
Truetone line, and others are examples. This Channel Master Model 6515 "Super
Fringe" transistor radio was made by Sanyo. 1960, when this ad appeared in Electronics
World magazine, was the transition period between vacuum tubes and transistors.
It was not uncommon to find two or more identical radios bearing different company
logos.
Channel Master Model 6515 "Super Fringe" radios can be found in eBay for around
$30.
Channel Master Model 6515 "Super Fringe" Radio
new CHANNEL MASTER 8 transistor "super fringe"
The most sensitive transistor radio ever made! • R F amplification stage • 3
- gang tuning condenser • New fringe area circuit. Extra long built-in ferrite antenna
• Highest signal-to-noise ratio • Easy, precise vernier tuning • King-size 3W speaker
• Plays for almost one year on a set of ordinary flashlight batteries (Based on
average daily use)
The astonishing performance of this new radio is another reason why the dealer
who features Channel Master gets ahead -- and stays ahead-of his competition.
CHANNEL MASTER works wonders in sight and sound
FREE Lionel Electric Train Set
Get a big 42-piece LIONEL Electric Train Set (worth $75.00) with your order for
only 10 assorted Channel Master radios at regular price. A fabulous pre-Christmas
deal. Ask your Channel Master Distributor for full details about the "Main Line"
promotion. Limited time only.
Posted January 15, 2024
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