One hundred years ago, if you wanted a radio that would do it all, you could hardly go wrong with this nine-tube superheterodyne shown in the September 1925 issue of Popular Mechanics. It was equally suited for use at home or as a portable. It weighed in at “only” 50 pounds. The cost was billed as “only” $176.35, but that works out to $3255 in 2025 dollars.

The set, which used nine UV-199 or C-299 tubes, was said to be capable of coast to coast reception, and boasted a built-in speaker.