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Pacific Mercury Television Mfg / Electronics Corp.; Sepulveda, CA

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Name: Pacific Mercury Television Mfg / Electronics Corp.; Sepulveda, CA    (USA)  
Abbreviation: pacificmer
Products: Model types
Summary:

Pacific Mercury Television Mfg. Corp.
8345 Hayvenhurst Ave, Sepulveda, CA (1957)

Pacific Mercury Electronics Corp.
8345 Hayvenhurst Ave, Sepulveda, CA (1959)

Makers of television receivers, electronic organs (via its subsidiary Thomas Organ Co.), cable assemblies (1959).

In ca. 1953, Pacific Mercury TVs were sold by Pacific-Mercury Sales Corp., Los Angeles 15.

Founded: 1946
Closed: 1963
History:

Pacific Mercury Television Mfg. Corp. was incorporated in California on 22 April, 1946. [1]

On August 12, 1958 the name was changed to Pacific Mercury Electronics. [1]

In 1959, they acquired controlling interest in National Automation Corp. [2]

In 1963, the company was merged into Warwick Electronics, functioning as a wholly-owned subsidiary subsequently. [3]

[1] Walker's Manual of Far Western Corporations & Securities, 1960
[2] Weekly Television Digest, Vol. 15, No. 44, 2 November 1959
[3] Weekly Television Digest, Vol. 3, No. 44, 4 November 1963

This manufacturer was suggested by Steve Dymale.


Some models:
Country Year Name 1st Tube Notes
USA  56 2284 Ch= 200-11    
USA  56 5414 Ch= 200-23    
USA  52 080 12BE6  Built in loop antenna. AC powered movement with alarm function. Same chassis and case d... 
USA  56 2217 Ch= 200-11    
USA  56 2218 Ch= 200-11    
USA  56 2218X Ch= 200-11    
USA  56 2224 Ch= 200-11    
USA  56 3414 Ch= 200-23    
USA  52 2115 Ch= 150-11 or 81 6CB6  Mercury model 2115 is a 21” b/w TV with US standard VHF tuner channels 2 thru 13. Equ... 
USA  52 4120 Ch= 150-2 6CB6  Mercury model 4120 is a 20” b/w TV with US standard VHF tuner channels 2 thru 13. Equ... 
USA  52 4220 Ch= 150-2 6CB6  Mercury model 4220 is a 20” b/w TV with US standard VHF tuner channels 2 thru 13. Equ... 
USA  52 4317 Ch= 150-7 6CB6  Mercury model 4317 is a 17” b/w TV with US standard VHF tuner channels 2 thru 13. Equ... 

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