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Heathkit (Brand), Heath Co.; Benton Harbor (MI)
(USA)
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heath |
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1926 |
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Heath Company; The maker of Heathkit: It still operates but no longer manufactures kits but still maintains its educational product line: http://www.heathkit.com
Their own words:
Since the first Heathkit mail-order catalog was distributed by Edward ('Eddie') B. Heath in 1926, Heathkit has enjoyed an exceptional reputation for technical engineering excellence and product quality. Winning more US-German-Japanese engineering awards than any other engineering company of its day, Heathkit grew to become the premier provider of on-site ("we will never let you fail") electronic engineering kits. By 1974, Heathkit Educational Systems was born and began developing technical training materials for use in schools, corporations, and independent study situations all over the world. Today, from its corporate headquarters located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Heathkit Educational Systems (HES) develops and distributes technical education curriculum, courseware, and hardware to assist academic institutions, corporations, training centers, and 'self-study' users worldwide. Distributed through a network of both Industrial Education and Academic Education sales professionals, our proven products provide turnkey solutions to teachers, business instructors, and students in a variety of educational settings.
History see http://ww_heco.home.mindspring.com/#history
Museum etc. see: http://www.heathkit-museum.com
In the mid '70s, it no longer became a requirement for a U.S. citizen to pay the FCC to obtain a CB license. Heath Company was selling some CB items, but also made money by selling test equipment to people who were servicing the radios.
The Heath Company used to manufacture electronic products in kit form that anybody could successfully build. If you followed the instructions, had some basic tools and assembly skills, then it was likely your kit would work properly when it was time to plug it in and use it--whether it was a VTVM or a television set. With each kit, Heath Company not only provided assembly instructions, but also listed the tools you'd need. They also provided a short training guide on soldering skills and how to use the tools to assemble the kit.
Deutsche Niederlassung
Die Deutsche Niederlassung bzw. Vertriebsorganisation firmierte zunächst unter dem Namen Daystrom GmbH mit Sitz in Frankfurt/Main. Anfang der 60er Jahre tauchte dann ein HEATHKIT - Logo auf, das sich jedoch von dem später bekannten unterschied. Erst mit dem Umzug nach Sprendlingen (196x) hatte sich die Marke HEATHKIT in Deutschland endgültig etabliert.
Firmenname und Firmensitz:
1958 DAYSTROM ELEKTRO GmbH Frankfurt/Main Friedensstr. 10
1962 Daystrom GmbH Frankfurt/Main Niddastr.49
1968 HEATHKIT Geräte GmbH Sprendlingen Robert-Bosch-Str. 32-38
mit einer Zweigniederlassung in München 23, Wartburgplatz 7
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Some models:
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1st Tube |
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51
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Audio Preamp WA-P1
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12AY7
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Audio Preamplifier. Two low gain inputs for crystal pick-up and tuner and one high gain in...
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| USA |
56
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Function Generator ES-600
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6AL5
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This unit is intended to supply arbitrary curves approximated by straight-line segments to...
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| USA |
56
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Amplifier ES-201
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12AX7
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Operational amplifier module for ES-400 series analog computers. 50K open loop gain, +/-10...
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| USA |
56
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Initial Conditions Power Suppl...
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0B2
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Power supply for generating the initial conditions to the integrators of ES-400 series ana...
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| USA |
56
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Amplifier Power Supply ES-2
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12AX7
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Regulated power supply for ES-400 series analog computers. All the DC voltages referred to...
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85
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Color TV 27" GR-2700
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Heathkit GR-2700, 27" Color TV;
NTSC, US FCC VHF/UHF tuner, remote control, kit set.
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64
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NTSC Color TV GR-53A
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Heathkit NTSC Color TV GR-53A;
21" NTSC Hi-Fi color TV kit, US FCC VHF/UHF tuner,
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| USA |
54
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Williamson Type Amplifier W-3M
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6SN7GT
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Power Amp, mono, consisting of 2 units, one is the Amp chassis, the other is the Power Sup...
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| USA |
56
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Electronic Analog Computer ES-...
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ES-400 series analog computer was supplied in three basic configurations, from 5 to 15 ope...
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56
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Educational Analog Computer EC...
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Vacuum tube analog computer containing 9 DC op-amps with approx 1000 open loop gain. Also ...
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65
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SA-2
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12AX7
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Integrated Amp, stereo.
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68
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12" Portable Television Set GR...
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Heathkit GR-104A 12" Portable Television Set;
US FCC standard VHF turret UHF dial tu...
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Further details for this radio
manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
| Farbfernseher-Bausatz von Heathkit (21.04.2006) Joachim Glüder 737/1 |
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Es muss wohl 1967 gewesen sein, kurz vor der Einführung des Farbfernsehens in Deutschland. Die Hersteller hatten vereinbart (wenn ich mich recht erinnere), die Geräte erst auf der Berliner Funkausstellung zu präsentieren. Aber auf der Hannover-Messe gab es ein einziges Farbfernsehgerät zu bestaunen, und das war ein Bausatz von Heathkit, dessen Preis bei über 4000DM lag! Als Jugendlicher habe ich hier die ersten farbigen Fernsehbilder meines Lebens gesehen. Es wäre schön, wenn jemand Informationen zu diesem Gerät hätte (es gab sogar einen Prospekt) und wir das im RM sehen könnten. Die entsprechenden Heathkit-Sammlerseiten im Internet haben mir nicht weitergeholfen.
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| Heathkit-Unterlagen (25.01.2005) Lutwin Berndt 861/0 |
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Unter der Adresse http://www.qsl.net/kb7rggfindet man eine englischsprachige Seite "Nostalgic Kit Central".Hier findet man sehr viele Infos, auch ganze Schaltplansammlungen von Bausätzen verschiedener Hersteller, u.a. auch Heathkit. Die Unterlagen kann man sich herunterladen. So habe ich mir schon vor einiger Zeit alle Unterlagen zu dem "Heathkit Capacitor Chequer IT-28" in sehr guter Qualität heruntergeladen.Das Herunterladen war einmal kostenlos, ob es jetzt noch so ist, entzieht sich jedoch meiner Kenntnis.MfG Lutwin Berndt
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| Heathkit and the Culture of Build-it-Yourself (14.10.2004) Eilert Menke 841/0 |
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Remarkable link, by Chuck Penson:http://www.wiringharnessnews.com/Articles/2001/HOTTIM_1/hottim_1.HTM
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