Women disliked homemade radio receivers' clutter; electrical parts were left exposed after assembly, the necessary multiple wet-cell batteries leaked corrosive battery acid, and a cable spaghetti of wires connected everything.
Homemade radio receivers were often criticized by women due to their disorganized design. The exposed electrical parts made them look messy, while the need for multiple batteries created a safety hazard. Additionally, the complex network of wires added to the clutter.