History of the manufacturer
Sony Ireland, Shannon
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| Name: | Sony Ireland, Shannon (IRL) |
| Abbreviation: | sonyire |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
Sony's assembly plant in Shannon, Ireland began production in May of 1960. About 100 employees produced 3000 radios per month. Having a plant in close proximity to Europe and many Commonwealth countries meant easier and cheaper distribution. Most of the parts in the "Made In Ireland" radios originated in England or Ireland (except for the transistors which came from Sony in Japan). |
| Founded: | 1960 |
| Closed: | 1966 |
| Production: | 1960 - 1966 |
| History: |
This manufacturer was suggested by Salvador Galan-Ocaña.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRL | 60 | TR-7120 | 2SC73 | The Sony TR-7120 - sometimes written as TR-712/0 is the Sony 712 made in Shannon, Ireland ... |
| IRL | 63 | Medium Wave Seven Transistor TR-7170 | 2SC73 | |
| IRL | 65 | Medium Wave Seven Transistor Heterodyne TR-7170C | Side switch for instant Civil Defence frequencies. | |
| IRL | 60 | Six Transistor TR-6090 | Model is almost identical with the Japan made TR-609.For details see also Sony TR-7120. | |
| IRL | 99 | Doublet ID = 91787 | ||
| IRL | 60 | 7 Transistor TR-7350L | ||
| IRL | 64 | Seven Transistor 2 Band TR-7170L | ||
| IRL | 63 | All Transistor TR-6120 | Similar to the model TR-7120 and to its Japanese equivalent TR-712. |
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