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Since the Pioneer Days of Radio

Remler Radio Manufacturing Plant

Remler Dependability

1924 Remler introduces first "super-het" in May. Operated from dry batteries. It cost more than $200.00. Nationwide contest announced to secure ideas for improvements from radio engineers.

1925 The "improved" Remler Super-Heterodyne, using refinements and improvements as submitted by contestants made its appearance late in 1925. The price of the receiver was increased to $230.00.

1926 This year marked the introduction of the Power Amplifier Tube, with greater volume and improved tone quality. Remler issued information to all owners of its earlier models, explaining the adaptation of this tube to the 1924 and 1925 Super-Het.

1927 Remler Super-Heterodyne circuit altered to operate efficiently with the new Screen Grid Tube.

1928 The screen grid tube and "total shielding" incorporated into the 1928 Remler Super-Heterodyne, together with new drum dial and dial light. These innovations are today regarded as commonplace.

1929 Remler Super-Heterodyne popularity increases. Radio Press states: "unequaled sensitivity, selectivity and quietness of operation." This 1929 Super-Heterodyne cost $300.00 and upwards.

1930 Remler announces the Cameo, a table-sized model. Laboratory work begins on the design of a Super Heterodyne capable of dependable performance when engineered to compact size.

1931 Remler Super-Heterodyne announced at $77.50--complete with 8 tubes and an eight-year pedigree behind it.

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