In BugBook Micro Museum '08 - DeForest Crystal Radio

One of the first display items from Dave's historical collection of microcomputers is a DeForest Crystal Radio which has made its way into the "micro" museum at Floyd Village Green, Floyd Virginia.  

A 1922 model DT-600 Deforest Crystal Radio, itcontains no tubes and uses gallium solid natural occurring crystal to detectthe radio signals.  Earphones arerequired to hear the audio.  The unituses no external power; however, you can still hear an AM radio just fine, providedthe station has a strong signal.

DeForest was the inventor of the vacuum tube, but many otherclever folks helped to transform the tube into a really practical device.

This DeForest Crystal Radio is on display at Floyd Professional Center, at the Village Green in Floyd (Suite #8). Floyd Professional Center highlights the skills and talents ofFloyd County's people, while coaxing visitors and residents toward astrong, wealthy, technology-based future. Floyd Professional Center is an appealing stop at the Village Green for visitors andcustomers, so come on by!!

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