Working Record Recorder for Kids (Sep, 1949)

That kid’s record recorder is pretty awesome. It works like a tape recorder. I wonder how well it worked.

“Playtalk” electronic toy for children uses a grooveless paper disk coated with “powdered” iron to record and reproduce magnetically music or voice. Records hold about two minutes of recording; can be “erased” and reused often

RADIO and ELECTRONICS TODAY
A — Twelve-pound self-powered tape recorder swings over the shoulder like a camera case. It is used by newsmen to cover news for the “Mutual Newsreel” programs; the small microphone may be held in the hand, or strapped on wrist

B — All-channel television and FM indoor antenna of unusual design employs parabolic-dipole arrangement on telescoping rods. Swivel joints make numerous adjustments possible

C — TV antenna features interchangeable component parts so that a wide variety of antenna arrays can be constructed to provide the best installation for a particular location

D — Six-band frequency multiplier simplifies developing and constructing the proper frequency setup stages for amateur transmitters. Switches instantly to 80-40-20-15-11 and 10M.

E — Console with 16-in. TV tube- features a “rotating elevated mount” for the 22-in.-long picture tube. The tube is installed vertically and is rotated manually into viewing position beyond the front of the console, at proper height

F — “Playtalk” electronic toy for children uses a grooveless paper disk coated with “powdered” iron to record and reproduce magnetically music or voice. Records hold about two minutes of recording; can be “erased” and reused often

G — Turntable for table-model TV sets provides a means for rotating the receiver in any desired direction for viewing