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Arvin, a subsidiary of
Noblitt-Sparks Industries, was a brand of car radios and audio equipment that
was popular in the 20th century. Founded in the 1930s, Arvin quickly established
itself as a leader in the field of automotive sound systems. Known for its quality
and reliability, Arvin's products were widely used by American consumers and became
synonymous with in-car entertainment.
At a time when radio was still a relatively new technology, Arvin's car radios
stood out for their compact size and ease of use. They were well-designed and offered
a range of features, including AM/FM tuning, volume control, and push-button tuning.
Arvin also offered a range of other audio products, including home radios and portable
speakers, that were well-received by consumers.
Over the years, Arvin continued to evolve and innovate, adding new features and
keeping up with changing trends and technologies. The company's products were widely
available through a network of dealers and distributors, and they were often featured
in advertising and promotions aimed at the American public.
Despite its early success and popularity, however, Arvin faced increased competition
in the latter half of the 20th century. New technologies, such as cassette tapes
and CD players, emerged and changed the way people listened to music in their cars.
Additionally, foreign brands entered the market and offered products that were more
advanced and less expensive than Arvin's offerings.
Arvin remained a significant player in the automotive
audio market for many years. However, as the company faced financial difficulties
in the latter part of the 20th century, it was eventually acquired by another company
and the Arvin brand was discontinued.
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This is
another Radio Service Data Sheet that appeared in the May 1936 edition of Radio-Craft
magazine. I post this schematic and functional description of the Arvin Model 35,
8-Tube Car-Radio Receiver manufacturers' publications for the benefit of hobbyists
and archivists who might be searching for such information either in a effort to
restore a radio to working condition, or to collect archival information. A WWW
search for an Arvin Model 35 Car Radio did not turn up any results, but I did
see the unknown model shown here on an expired eBay auction. It has a speaker front
that looks like the Model 35. Installing and servicing the earlier heavy, bulky
car radios was the source of many electronic-themed comics and articles. Some of
the very earliest two-way radio sets (of which this is not) had massive transformers,
needed to generate power for the transmitter, in separately mounted power supplies.
