A History of Ham Radio Rig Visual Design: From Military Rigs
A History of Ham Radio Rig Visual Design: From Military Rigs to the IC-7300 and Beyond
Quin (AKA "Dr. Q," K8QS) and Tom (WA9TDD) show how HF amateur radio rig visual design has changed from the early military-styled radios to contemporary "screen" radios like the IC-7300. They trace art-movement influences on rig design, such as Art Deco and Prairie Style, including the remarkable influence of Raymond Loewy, who designed early Hallicrafters rigs like the S-38 and S-40. They suggest a particular rig design that has set the standard for all future design, and look at "postmodern" attempts to vary from the classic standard.
Ham Radio Perspectives
Quin (AKA "Dr. Q," K8QS) and Tom (WA9TDD) show how HF amateur radio rig visual design has changed from the early military-styled radios to contemporary "screen" radios like the IC-7300. They trace art-movement influences on rig design, such as Art Deco and Prairie Style, including the remarkable influence of Raymond Loewy, who designed early Hallicrafters rigs like the S-38 and S-40. They suggest a particular rig design that has set the standard for all future design, and look at "postmodern" attempts to vary from the classic standard.
Ham Radio Perspectives