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crystal set

An early radio receiver using a crystal detector.

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crystal set

(Electronics) an early form of radio receiver having a crystal detector to demodulate the radio signals but no amplifier, therefore requiring earphones

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Crystal set

A simple radio receiver consisting of a Crystal detector, condenser, coil, and headphones.

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crystal set - an early radio receiver using a crystal detector

radio receiver, radio set, receiving set, tuner, radio, wireless - an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals

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