![]() ![]() The retail division was merged with Tandy's retail unit to become Allied Radio Shack. In 1962, the first industrial catalog was released for its new commercial supplier division under the name of Allied Electronics rather than Allied Radio.Īlong with the rest of America’s electronics giants, by the 1970s, Allied struggled as the consumer electronics business became more challenging due to increased competition from such offshore companies as Sony, Panasonic, and JVC.Īllied Radio and Allied Electronics were both purchased by Tandy Corporation around 1970 and headquarters were moved from Chicago to Fort Worth, Texas. Through the war years the company serviced primarily government an industrial customers. Allied began selling electronic DIY kits and other parts to consumers via catalogs around 1932. As the company grew, it slowly added retail stores selling both parts and consumer electronics to hobbyist, HAMs, radio and Hi-Fi enthusiasts. Allied Radio primarily served amateur electronic hobbyists. It began as the mail-order and parts distribution arm of Columbia Radio Corporation. Allied KnightĪllied Radio was started in 1921, (not in1928, as many think). Rockwell later sold Admiral's domestic appliance business to Magic Chef, Inc. In 1971 Admiral sold its color picture tube manufacturing operations to RCA, and in 1973 the company agreed to be acquired by Rockwell International for $78 million. Admiral's sales grew from $347 million in 1967 to more than $600 million in 1973. During the 1960s and 1970s Admiral continued in its efforts to reduce overhead costs and increase plant efficiencies but with little long-term success. In the mid-1950s labor and material costs began to rise steadily and the increased competition from Asian imports in the 1960s and 1970s created problems for Admiral. By 1954 Admiral had ten manufacturing plants in the United States and others in Canada, Australia, Italy, and Mexico. In December 1940 the company was incorporated in Delaware as the Admiral Corporation.Īt perhaps its most profitable period in 1953, Admiral grossed $251 million, manufacturing military electronics, televisions, home appliances, and of course radios. Siragusa sold his car and most of his home furniture to raise the $3,400 in seed money for his radio manufacturing company. The Admiral Corporation was founded in 1934 by Ross David Siragusa as the Continental Radio and Television Corporation. Here's a look at some of these popular collectible radios and the companies who made them. Some of today’s most popular collectibles were made by Arvin, Admiral, Allied Knight, Boy's, Bulova, Channel Master, Emerson, Eico, GE, Global, Grundig, Hitachi, Heathkit, Hoffman, Kobe Kogyo, Lafayette, Olson, Motorola, Magnavox, Nordmende, Panasonic, Philco, RCA, Regency, Sony, Silvertone, Standard Micronic, Sylvania, Tokai, Toshiba, Realtone, Wilco, Westinghouse, and Zenith, just to name a few. Others of us are drawn to a particular style, or era, country of origin or even manufacturer. ![]() Some of us look for the radios we had or wanted as kids. □ THE PERFECT GIFT FOR YOUNG and ELDERLY: Mika's radios are the perfect gift for your loved ones at any age! Its mini, compact and portable design make it easy to carry and store at your bag, pocket, emergency drawer, when walking, jogging, or camping outside.There’s a different answer for every radio and collector.Miak's MC001 weights 4oz and measures at 4.7 inch X 3 Inch X 1.3 inch. □ MINI, COMPACT, AND SLIM DESIGN: Its mini, compact and portable design make it easy to carry and store at your bag, pocket, or emergency drawer.Our newest technology is energy efficient to ensure you maximize your battery life. □ EMERGENCY? AA BATTERIES POWERED: Mika's MC001 is powered by 2 AA batteries (not included) to guaranty that you always stay connected in emergency situations such as hurricane, tornado, or power outage.Headphones connector allows you to privately listen when at the gym, office, or a noisy place. □ POWERFUL SPEAKER or QUIETLY WITH HEADPHONES: Mika's MC001 is equipped with small but powerful speaker, so you can enjoy high quality sound when you want to share you favorite station with the world.Our Easy Tuner Technology will help you find your favorite stations quickly and easy. □ EASY TUNER, STRONG RECEPTION: Listen to your favorite station anywhere, any time at no time! Mika's MC001 Radio is equipped with an high quality telescopic antenna, so you can always stay connected.
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