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Allied Radio Corp.; Chicago (IL)
(USA)
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allied-rad |
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Allied Radio Corp.; 833 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois - Trade names: Knight, Lincoln, Polydyne, Roamer, Wextark. 1931 ARC-catalog shows the following addresses: for "Chicago sales" 711 W. Lake Street and for "General offices" 1903, Pershing Rd. both in Chicago, Ill.
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1928 |
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1928: Allied Radio was established as the radio parts distribution arm of Columbia Radio Corporation. The company was soon to become one of the most recognizable names in the electronics industry.
1932: The company built a growing business in marketing radio parts and kits to home hobbyists, and was one of the first to sell electronics through a catalog. In addition, Allied opened storefront distribution outlets to reach more amateur ham radio operators and experimenters.
1941-45: Having survived the depression, Allied focused on the war effort, primarily servicing government contracts and high-priority industrial orders. Allied gained experience in the industrial arena for the first time through government and military contracts, which laid the groundwork for the distribution niche we occupy today.
1946-60: The electronics industry exploded as new developments in electronics were adopted on a widespread basis in commerce and industry. Innovations such as television, industrial automation, space technology and defense accelerated the need for electronics. Consumer demand also grew as radio sets and components not available during the war proliferated. During this exciting era, Allied gained both the experience and specialized staff necessary to handle both consumer and industrial sales.
1962: The first industrial catalog for Allied Electronics, a subsidiary of Allied Radio, was released. The company continued to serve both amateur and professional ham radio operators as one of the few places to locate that “hard to get” piece of radio equipment.
1970: Allied has 21 regional locations. Allied moved its headquarters from Chicago, Illinois to Fort Worth, Texas because 1970 marked the year when Radio Shack’s parent company, the Tandy Corporation, purchased Allied Electronics and Allied Radio. On the consumer side, the new firm became known as Allied Radio Shack. Allied Electronics, with their new “computerized order tracking systems,” boasted the highest percentage of filled orders in the country.
1972: The catalog is now a treasure trove for persons tracking down old components when trying to restore old professional and industrial equipment. Essex/Stancor, UTC, Switchcraft, Dialco, Arrow-Hart, Sprague, Fairchild, Robertshaw, Centralab, Belden, Sigma, Magnecraft, C. P. Clare, Amphenol, Shure, Electro-Voice, Sola, Simpson, Superior Electric, Hurst, RCA, Elmenco, ADC, H. H. Smith, are only some of the brand names represented. Interspersed with the major pro names were Micronta, Realistic, and other Radio Shack “consumer level” house brands.
1981: Allied began the process of moving from an all manual system to a fully computerized company. The process was completed in 1985.
1995: Allied is the first electronics distribution company to come out with a CD-ROM catalog and quickly followed-up by entering the e-commerce arena with the launch of a web site.
1999: Allied Electronics acquired by Electrocomponents of the United Kingdom.
Some is from: http://www.alliedelec.com/AlliedHistory.asp
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Some models:
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1st Tube |
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70
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Knight Color Pattern Generator...
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Knight Color Pattern Generator KG-685;NTSC standard, seven patterns, CRT gun switches, sev...
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| USA |
41 / 42
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Knight D-162 (Knight 6) 3-Way ...
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1N5GT
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Frequency range: 540-1650kHz.
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| USA |
41 / 42
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Knight D-182 (Knight 14) FM-AM...
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6SJ7
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Built-in loop antenna. Frequency ranges: 540-1720kHz, 2.7-7.5 7-22MHz (AM), 41-50MHz (FM)...
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| USA |
55 / 56
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DeLuxe Phonograph 96RX760 96RX...
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Automatic record changer with ceramic cartridge; push-pull output stage; 3 extended range ...
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| USA |
41 / 42
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Knight D-189 (Knight 9) Consol...
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6SK7
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Built-in loop antenna record changer. Frequency ranges 540-1650kHz, 1.7-6 5.6-19MHz.
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| USA |
41 / 42
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Knight D-190 (Knight 9) Consol...
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6SK7
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Built-in loop antenna recorder. Frequency ranges 540-1650kHz, 1.7-6 5.6-19MHz.
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| USA |
54 / 55
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Knight 94SX445 Deluxe
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12BE6
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The Knight Deluxe Clock-Radios 94S445, 94S446 (blonde), 94SX445 and 94SX446 are AC operate...
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| USA |
55 / 56
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Portable Speaker Pair 96RX637
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Two extended range 12" speakers in 2-section portable case. 25-ft cables.
Intended as ...
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| USA |
55
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Knight Quality FM-AM Radio 94S...
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12BE6
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Separate bass and treble tone controls.
Available in two finishes:
94SX424 Mah...
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| USA |
41 / 42
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Knight D-111 (Knight 8) 3 Band...
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6SK7GT
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Built-in rotatable loop antenna. Frequency ranges 535-1650kHz, 2.25-7.2 7.5-24MHz.
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41 / 42
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Knight Radio Lamp D-120
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12SA7
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Table lamp complete with radio. Frequency range 535-1720kHz.
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| USA |
41 / 42
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Knight Radio Bed Lamp D-119
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12SA7GT
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Headboard mountable receiver with built-in loop antenna and reading lamp; can also be stoo...
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