**Shipping in Canada only due to weight.**
Produced by Bendix Aviation Limited. Not tested.
The Gibson Girl radio’s power was generated by cranking a double-voltage hand generator, at 80 revolutions a minute, delivering 24 volts instead of using batteries. This meant that the radio could be stored for long periods without maintenance. The radio’s hourglass design was so that it could be easily held between the legs while cranking the handle generating enough electricity to transmit an emergency “SOS” signal on 500 kHz. With the antenna extended to its full height of 300 feet, by balloon or kite, it could be received for approximately 200 miles.
