Summary
Ducon adapter, enables a radio to use electric light wires as an aerial. The adaptor has two terminals and fits into a screw type lamp socket. One terminal is connected to the live side of the mains via a suitable capacitor and the other is similarly connected to the neutral side.
Made by the Dubilier Condenser & Radio Corp., New York City. Patented in July 1920.
Physical Description
Rectangular Bakelite-like block with two terminals at one end on opposite sides with Edison screw connector at other end.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Manufacturer
Dubilier Condenser & Radio Corp., New York City, New York State, United States of America, circa 1925
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Inscriptions
On both sides of block: DUCON / DUBLIER / CONDENSOR & RADIO / CORP / NEW YORK / PAT. JULY 6 1920 / OTHER PATENTS PENDING
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Overall Dimensions
94 mm (Length), 42 mm (Width), 37 mm (Depth)
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