Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
The RCA AR-1496 receiver was a simple 1920s regenerative design, but it was perfectly executed, was a great performer and stayed in production long after superheterodyne receivers were available. Radio historian Brian Harrison takes a deep dive into the story of the AR-1496 in this AWA Shares presentation from February 2026.
Colorized photograph of John Drake with his AR-1496 from the AWA collection.
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The RCA AR-1496 receiver was a simple 1920s regenerative design, but it was perfectly executed, was a great performer and stayed in production long after superheterodyne receivers were available. Radio historian Brian Harrison takes a deep dive into the story of the AR-1496 in this AWA Shares presentation from February 2026.
Colorized photograph of John Drake with his AR-1496 from the AWA collection.
Help us preserve the history of electronic communications by becoming a member of the Antique Wireless Association at: antiquewireless.org/homepage/join-or-renew-membership
Subscribe to the Antique Wireless Museum channel and you'll receive news of our latest video uploads.
