History of the manufacturer
Nipco Mfg. Co., Ltd.; Tokyo
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| Name: | Nipco Mfg. Co., Ltd.; Tokyo (J) |
| Abbreviation: | nipco |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
Nipco Mfg. Co., Ltd. Nipco is a manufacturer of transistor radios, tape recorders, phonographs, tranceivers, and electrical components. These were sold under the Nipco brand as well as other brands. Brands known to be associated with Nipco include: International, Kent, TopStar, TopHit, AFCO, Monarch, Omsco, Omscolite, Royce, Viscount, Macy, LEFCO, IROCO, Wales, and Minerva. |
| History: |
This manufacturer was suggested by Mark Hippenstiel.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | 60 | Six Transistors [horizontal] | Nipco Six Transistors Red cabinet, white rear cover, aluminum nameplate and grille, dial ... | |
| J | 60 | Hi-Fi 8 Transistors | Nipco Hi-Fi 8 Transistors; White plastic with metal front grill, black colored rear cover... | |
| J | 63 | Hi-Fi 10 Transistors 101 | 2S52 | The circuit label of the 10 transistor sets (Nipco and similars) always show three AF tran... |
| J | 65 | Sunshine Six Transistor | Nipco AM-Pocket Radio Model Sunshine. Earphone, Leathercase. Black & White Plas... | |
| J | 65 | Super HiFi 8 Transistor Model: 408A | Nipco AQS AM pocketable AM Radio Model Super HiFi 8 Transistor Model 408A. | |
| J | 60 | 606 | 2SA30 | Germanium transistors from TEN. Electrolytic capacitors have Japan and Ecar printed alo... |
| J | 99 | Doublet ID = 140325 | Nipco 10 Transistor AM Radio Model 101. Leather Carrying Case. Made in Japan. | |
| J | 63 | Eight Transistors | Similar to other models listed under Nipco 10 Transistors. | |
| J | 63 | Eight Transistors 8 Hi-Fi | Similar to other models listed under Nipco 10 Transistors. | |
| J | 63 | Minerva Eight Transistors 8 Hi-Fi | Similar to other models listed under Nipco 10 Transistors. | |
| J | 63 | International Hi-Fi 10 Transistors | Similar to other models listed under Nipco 10 Transistors | |
| J | 65 | Six Transistor [vertical] | 2SA30 |
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