History of the manufacturer
Barco, Belgian American Radio Corporation / Cobar; Poperinge
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| Name: | Barco, Belgian American Radio Corporation / Cobar; Poperinge (B) |
| Abbreviation: | barco |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
Barco established in Poperinge, Belgium by Lucien De Puydt. The company specializes in the assembly of radios with parts from the United States. Hence the name, "Belgian American Radio Corporation" or Barco. |
| Founded: | 1934 |
| History: |
1945-1949 Barco radios are a big success and results in increased turnover. This allows Barco to make the necessary investments to pick up with a new revolution in communication: television.
1964 First diversification project: development of an automatic control system for a neighboring manufacturer of weaving looms. 1968 Second diversification project: Barco supplies the BRT (Belgian national broadcasting station) with studio monitors in conformance with the most stringent norms. 1981 Barco split into two separate companies, Barco Electronic (consumer electronics) and Barco Industries (high tech electronics for visualization and process control).
1989 January 1, Barco Electronic and Barco Industries merge into a single, international electronics group with worldwide ambitions. 2004 Barco sells its Home Cinema activity to French TEC. |
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 51 | Richelieu Barcobox | ECH41 | |
| B | 64 | R.M.3 | ECC83 | Barco R.M.3; Mono open reel tape recorder, DIN terminals. |
| B | 34 | Selecta Super Heterodyne 635 | 78 | The front label "Selecta Super Heterodyne" might be added by the outlet store; T... |
| B | 50 | Triumph | ECH21 | |
| B | 50 | Duke | ECH21 | |
| B | 50 | Favorit | ECH4 | The Flemish leaflet states an EL8 as the output tube which is erroneous. The French pro... |
| B | 55 | Belcanto Ch= C.B.F. | ECC85 | This radio is part of a series sharing the same chassis. The difference is the number o... |
| B | 35/36 | AC 636 Senior | 6D6 | Sélectivité 9 Kc. Triple condensateur. Antifading, AVC. Sensibilité e... |
| B | 40 | Inconnu - Unknown 1 | ECH4 | |
| B | 52 | Inconnu - Unknown 6 | ECH42 | |
| B | 55 | Fandango Ch= C.B.F. | ECC85 | This radio "Fandango" is part of a series sharing the same chassis. The difference is the ... |
| B | 50 | Caprice | ECH42 |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
Aktuelles Herstellerlogo (2012)
From the exposition of the Ipres stores and sellers. (aprox 1950)
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