History of the manufacturer
Thorcraft; Winnipeg, MB
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| Name: | Thorcraft; Winnipeg, MB (CDN) |
| Abbreviation: | thorcraft |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
Thorcraft Thorcraft was started by Hank Thorkellson in 1947. They manufacturered radios under their own label and also for other companies. Some of the early models are reported to have little or no identifying information. The company went bankrupt in 1957 and later restarted. They finally closed in 1964. |
| Founded: | 1947 |
| Closed: | 1964 |
| Production: | 1947 - |
| History: |
This manufacturer was suggested by Neil Van Dusen.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDN | 59 | Thorcraft 1957 Winnipeg 7A8TS | 12BA6 | Broadcast band A.M. 550-1700 kHz. Has 35C5 push pull output. Has RCA phono jack. Power ... |
| CDN | 50 | 5A4T | ||
| CDN | 56 | 5L41 | 12BE6 | Manufactured by Thorcraft Industries Vancouver Canada. Power consumption 30 W |
| CDN | 50 | B62 | 6SA7 | |
| CDN | 50 | Unknown | 1R5 | This model is reported to be an early example of a Thorcraft radio that did not contain an... |
| CDN | 52 | 5B4T | 12BE6 | The Thorcraft model 5B4T is a 5-tube AC/DC powered broadcast radio. Has an internal ferrit... |
| CDN | 49 | B71A | 6SK7 | 32 volt DC radio, power supplied in rural areas by wind powered generator producing 32 vol... |
| CDN | 49 | 35ET | 12BE6 | Unusual tube lineup as octal tubes were used for the rectifier and output; however, 7 pin ... |
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