Radio: Gadgets for Bobbles

For all its show of energy, television is still in far from perfect health. Its images are often spotty, blurred or barred with interference. Many owners have found that their sets cannot pick up all, or even most, of the stations in their area. Airplanes overhead cause the pictures to squirm, fade or whirl. Most screens, too small for comfortable viewing, bring on headaches.

To combat these ailments, a number of costly pink pills have appeared in radio shops. Last week set owners could spend hundreds of dollars for extra equipment.

Magnifying lenses, the...

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