E.H. Scott ~ The Dean of DX... (Item: BK-2)

During 2001-2002, Radio Daze had the distinct privilege of working with the late Marvin Hobbs on a greatly expanded version of his 1985 book E.H. Scott: The Dean of DX – A History of Classic Radios. Marvin was Chief Engineer of Scott Radio Laboratories from 1939-1947 during the development of significant advances in radio and communications technology before, during and after World War II. 

 Published in 2002 by Radio Daze, the 256-page second edition of E.H Scott: The Dean of DX provides first-person recollections and insights by Hobbs into the vision of one man, E.H. Scott and his company that continually set the highest standards for radio receiver technical performance, innovation, and quality. The products of E.H. Scott Radio Laboratories, were considered status symbols of their day - most with chrome plated chassis, high fidelity sound reproduction and elegant cabinets. Today those Scott radios are some of the most highly treasured by vintage radio collectors. A most unique and interesting insight into a fascinating piece of the history of radio.

MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Marvin Hobbs, held a B.S.E.E. and Ph.D. in Engineering Management and retired after a long and distinguished career in the radio and electronics industry. Prior to joining Scott Radio Labs, he was a receiver design engineer for Zenith Radio, the Delco Radio Division of General Motors and E.K. Cole, Ltd. in England. In 1939, he became the Chief Engineer of Scott Radio Laboratories in Chicago, Illinois. Marvin served with the Radio and Radar Division of the War Production Board during World War II in 1942 and part of 1943. Afterward, he returned to Scott Radio until 1947. In 1947, he joined RCA and worked on its Berkshire program, followed by a role in 1950-1952 as Chief, Electronics Division, Munitions Board, the Pentagon. From 1952 until his retirement from Bell Telephone Laboratories in 1982, he held various technical and management positions in industry and telecommunications. During his life, Mr. Hobbs wrote ten books on radio and electronics.