October 3, 2014

The first baby monitor

The first baby monitor was the "Radio Nurse" in 1937.  This device was inspired by the Lindbergh tragedy.  It is a beautiful design by Isamu Noguchi though technically the design was prone to problems (distortion and interference).

Photograph of the Radio Nurse define produced in 1937 this was the first baby monitor
Radio Nurse circa 1937


Good DX and 73, NJ2X

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