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Old 02-27-2023, 05:09 PM   #1
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Default Radio Amplification Question

Post this elsewhere but trying here also.
Have not found any information on this 'STORMS and WEBB' item or how it works or is supposed to do. No guessing, just the facts please
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Old 02-28-2023, 01:38 AM   #2
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Spark intensifiers and more than likely have a gap between the two terminals and have nothing to do with radios.
These are glass ones
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/sto...g-intensifiers
Another type was a one piece fiber board type setup that mounted directly to the coil box.
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Old 02-28-2023, 08:55 AM   #3
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Thanks, Great collection! I was and still stumped as to why they the 'Radio' implication. I also have this one that does the same thing, but clearly states what it is.
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Sales gimmick. Radios were new enough and magical boxes that got voices out of pure air, makes your car run swiftly like a radio signal going over through the air because it amplifies the spark.

Kinda like a Radio Flyer wagon.
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