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Ian - G4JQT · 6th Nov 2019, 7:32 pm

I think I vaguely remember mention that the ZN414 was for use in developing countries where a very basic AM radio was necessary to listen to health and agricultural guidance programmes, and where a receiver with economical battery life was desirable. But with hindsight that sounds like promotional publicity. I guess it was a could have been a precursor to Baylis's wind-up radios for the same reason.

I have no idea if there were any made and marketed (or distributed free by NGOs) to such countries. It probably assumes they'd be used in urban environments (where such radios would be needed least) where strongish AM stations are more likely than out in the bush where they'd be more use.

6th Nov 2019, 7:32 pm	#10
Ian - G4JQT Octode Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reading/Fakenham, UK. Posts: 1,326	Re: ZN414 -- Where used? I think I vaguely remember mention that the ZN414 was for use in developing countries where a very basic AM radio was necessary to listen to health and agricultural guidance programmes, and where a receiver with economical battery life was desirable. But with hindsight that sounds like promotional publicity. I guess it was a could have been a precursor to Baylis's wind-up radios for the same reason. I have no idea if there were any made and marketed (or distributed free by NGOs) to such countries. It probably assumes they'd be used in urban environments (where such radios would be needed least) where strongish AM stations are more likely than out in the bush where they'd be more use.