History of the manufacturer
TEN (brand), Kobe Kogyo Corporation; Kobe
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| Name: | TEN (brand), Kobe Kogyo Corporation; Kobe (J) |
| Abbreviation: | ten |
| Products: | Model types Tube manufacturer |
| Summary: |
Kobe Kogyo Corporation Brand: TEN |
| Founded: | 1949 |
| Closed: | 1963 |
| History: |
Kobe Kogyo Corporation was established on August 5, 1949 as a successor of the tube manufacturing division of Kawanishi Kikai Seisakusho Co., Ltd. Carried out research into vacuum tubes in the late 40's and later on semiconductor devices. In 1953, Kobe Kogyo became the first company in Japan to suceed in making a transistor. In 1961, they developed a microwave oven that was put into mass production. Their first product using transistors was a car radio supplied to Toyota. The company merged with Fujitsu Limited in 1963. |
This manufacturer was suggested by William J Blanchflower.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | 58 | Transistor Six KT-63 | 2S30 | Reverse painted front. Diode: 1NA4, varistor: KV-1.Frequency range: 535-1605 kHz.Earphone ... |
| J | 63 | KT-1000 M | ||
| J | 60 | KT-80 | Similar to Kobe Play-Rite KT-80. It has all the same marking except that Kobe Kogyo Corp i... | |
| J | 65 | Ten Autoradio AR-363SD | AM radio with cradle frame. | |
| J | 61 | 7 Transistor KT-75 | Earphone jack. | |
| J | 60 | Ten Autoradio AR-365SD | 2SA115 | Kobe Ten AR-365SD; Portable transistor radio, for use as car radio with suitable bracket ... |
| J | 62/63 | KT1000 | Le cadre ferrite est au dessus du poste, et il est orientable (gonio). Commutation local d... | |
| J | 58 | KT-62 | 2S30 | Earphone jack. |
| J | 57 | KT-6 | 2S30 | 2 diodes. Earphone jack. Frequency range: 535-1605 kHz. First transistor radio by Kobe Ko... |
| J | 58 | KT-61 | Empfangsbereich 535-1605 kHz. | |
| J | 64 | Play-Rite KT-80 | Similar to Kobe KT-80. It has all the same marking except that Play-Rite is shown on the F... | |
| J | 62 | Ten Autoradio AR361 | Appears to have a built-in loudspeaker and telescopic aerial. The set has probably got ... |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
TEN Brand Logo von einer Röhrenschachtel 3S4 SF.
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