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October 1947 Radio-Craft

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October 1947 Radio-Craft

October 1947 Radio Craft Cover - RF Cafe[Table of Contents]

Wax nostalgic about and learn from the history of early electronics. See articles from Radio-Craft, published 1929 - 1953. All copyrights are hereby acknowledged.

Here are three more electronics-related comics to help brighten your day. They appeared in a 1947 issue of Radio-Craft magazine. The first one reflects what was a problem seen in early compact vacuum tube radios with molded plastic chassis. The gag is the lady's blaming the problem on something else unrelated. The term "table-top" probably originated in the early twentieth century to describe products which, prior to miniaturization efforts using newfangled materials and manufacturing methods, existed only in the form of large model that stood separately on the floor. The last comic could actually be applied to today's world if you substitute a cellphone for the corded handset. Enjoy! 

Electronics-Themed Comics

Suggested by E. V. Schwartz, Los Angeles, Calif.

"I think the dial cord is too tight!"

October 1947, Page 87

Suggested by: W. J. Corbett, Winchester, N. H.

"So this is the table model radio you ordered! And it's only large enough for Junior to eat from."

October 1947, Page 40

"It's for you!"

October 1947, Page 84


These Technically-Themed Comics Appeared in Vintage Electronics Magazines. I personally scanned and posted every one from copies I own (and even colorized some). 272 pages as of 2/15/2026.

Posted December 8, 2020

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