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Default Breaker, Breaker, Harley Hits the Airwaves

Check out the latest in police communications technology from the 1930's. Radios so small they only take up the space of two saddlebags!

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That thing that looks like another headlamp facing the rider was actually the loudspeaker for the radio. those early sets were receive only, no transmitter. The dispatcher could issue a call, but had no way of knowing if the officer heard it.
 
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