List of Defunct TV Antenna Manufacturers or Brands

[CptlA]

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

First, there was the Library of Congress, and now we have Google Books. Pretty cool look at those ole mags there.

 

[Fringe Reception]

EV,
From the 1953 Radio Ameteur's Handbook I have an ad mentioning Cornell-Dublier TV-AM-FM antennas, a full page ad of VEE-D-X VHF and UHF TV antennas, an Amphenol TV antenna ad (mentioned earlier). I wonder if Hy-Gain, Antenna Specialists or Hustler ever dabbled in TV antennas for automotive use?
Jim

 

[EscapeVelocity]

Ive listed the Cornell Dubilier.

Vee-D-X is a new one to this list and on me. Thanks!

Ive seen HyGain antennas in the Allied Catalog, but not for television use.

Never seen Antenna Specialists or CushCraft antennas for television use either. Never heard of Hustler.

 

[EscapeVelocity]

Here is the Vintage Channel Master Travelling Wave VHF Antenna.

 

[EscapeVelocity]

Here are some Vintage Snyder Antennas.

 

[ProjectSHO89]

I remember Antenna Specialists and Hustler from the CB craze back around 74-78.

I was transferred to Germany in late 78 for three years. when I got back, the CB craze was just about gone. But, on the positive side, disco also was dead when I got back....

 

[Neach]

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:

I have an archer v-185 in the box, all parts, but missing the bottom support bracket

 

[Michael Fulghum]

Thanks, Damon Hill!

:welcome:

Kay-Townes, Ive heard or read that name before somewhere. They were pretty big werent they, nationwide? I think a lot of antenna manufacturers were regional and local players back in the day. Is that right?

Thanks, Damon Hill!

:welcome:

Kay-Townes, Ive heard or read that name before somewhere. They were pretty big werent they, nationwide? I think a lot of antenna manufacturers were regional and local players back in the day. Is that right?

Great antenna's folded dipoles from rear to front and had high gain pre-amp !! easy to assemble and worked great well built

 

[Jim Navotney]

Inflation sure has raised prices

 

[Gee gee]

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:

Let’s not forget the bi-annual “Super Color Special”.