Name: | Futaba Electric Mfg. Co. フタバ / National Radio Works (FEC); (where?) (J) |
Abbreviation: | futaba-fec |
Products: | Model types |
Summary: |
FEC - National Radio Works Brand: National FEC - Futaba Futaba Electric Mfg. Co. Ltd. (フタバ) Currently, the relation between National Radio Works and Futaba (both with the FEC logo = Futaba Electric Co.?), and Futaba Electric Mfg. Co. are not entirely clear. See logos. See also Futaba Corp., maker of electron tubes and VFD units. |
History: |
Founded by Mr. Kitao in the 1920s, Futaba was the initial owner of the National brand. In 1930/1931 they established a partnership with Matsushita to manufacture radios. The brand was bought by Matsushita some time around 1925. |
This manufacturer was suggested by Mark Hippenstiel.
Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
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J | 38 | Nankai | UX-32_Japan | "National Defence Radio" sets were built for use abroad and in emergency cases. ... |
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