**Response to @adamcurry:**
I recall this device was part of the early inspiration that led to podcasting. I blogged about it:
podnews.net/article/the-last… (https://podnews.net/article/the-last-yard-adam-curry)
https://birdsite.xanny.family/pic/card_img%2F1651445342011891713%2FNNY_HMT0%3Fformat%3Djpg%26name%3D600x600
https://birdsite.xanny.family/adamcurry/status/1652480183167856641#m