>>>So when it was introduced, I was maybe just starting to think about? building a crystal radio with razor blades and toilet paper tubes.<<
It was notable as it wasn't germanium and could handle a bit of power too.
By then I'd already blown up a few 2n107s, 2n170s and anything else I could scrounge and
others trying to get audio gain and RF selectivity.? ?It would take about 3 years to get to,
regens don't hack it, and build my first superhet for 2-6mhz.
Allison