List of Defunct TV Antenna Manufacturers or Brands
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Archer, Radio Shack's old house brand. Only the U-75 remains from a lineup that at times had well over a dozen models, including two or three FM antennas. A few examples through the years, IIRC:
• V-60, V-90, V-110, V-150, V-185
• VU-60, VU-75, VU-90, VU-120, VU-160, VU-190, VU-210 (!)
• U-75, U-100, U-120
Of course, there was absolutely no hyperbole whatsoever in any of these implied mileage claims (and yes, these numbers are exactly what RS claimed each of these models was capable of over "open, level terrain")... nope, none at all! :becky:
• V-60, V-90, V-110, V-150, V-185
• VU-60, VU-75, VU-90, VU-120, VU-160, VU-190, VU-210 (!)
• U-75, U-100, U-120
Of course, there was absolutely no hyperbole whatsoever in any of these implied mileage claims (and yes, these numbers are exactly what RS claimed each of these models was capable of over "open, level terrain")... nope, none at all! :becky:
K-T might have been regional, but I think they also built products for resale under brand names. I wish I'd looked them up when I lived in Georgia. I kept up with the ones that advertised in electronics magazines or featured in store catalogs--when you had to physically >write< a letter to get more information.
And that was of course, all well before the Internet and the information explosion. I'm almost used to the idea that I'm now doing things daily that were science fiction at best in the late 60s and early 70s.
And that was of course, all well before the Internet and the information explosion. I'm almost used to the idea that I'm now doing things daily that were science fiction at best in the late 60s and early 70s.
Nice scans, salemtubes!
I really like that "Duo Band Conical V Beam"
Ive been trying to get some old Allied Catalogs, but so far only a 1965 version. Missed several others. I really want a late 50s catalog. There are some great ole designs from back in the day.
You might be interested in the Popular Science 1957 thread which has scans of vintage atenna designs.
Popular Science 1957: Vintage VHF Antenna Styles & Specs
I really like that "Duo Band Conical V Beam"
Ive been trying to get some old Allied Catalogs, but so far only a 1965 version. Missed several others. I really want a late 50s catalog. There are some great ole designs from back in the day.
You might be interested in the Popular Science 1957 thread which has scans of vintage atenna designs.
Popular Science 1957: Vintage VHF Antenna Styles & Specs
Popular Science April 1959 - How Good are Indoor TV Antennas
Popular Mechanics April 1962 - Rotate to Better Television Viewing
Popular Science July 1962 - New Electronic Antennas Pull in Better TV Pictures
Popular Science March 1972 - The New TV Antenna Systems - Which One is for You?
Popular Science April 1975 - Before You Choose an Antenna
Popular Mechanics April 1962 - Rotate to Better Television Viewing
Popular Science July 1962 - New Electronic Antennas Pull in Better TV Pictures
Popular Science March 1972 - The New TV Antenna Systems - Which One is for You?
Popular Science April 1975 - Before You Choose an Antenna
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Uh oh!
JFD/Channel Master SuperFund Site pdf
I didnt know JFD was in Oxford, North Carolina. Cornell Dubilier rotors were made in North Carolina as well.
JFD/Channel Master SuperFund Site pdf
I didnt know JFD was in Oxford, North Carolina. Cornell Dubilier rotors were made in North Carolina as well.
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