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Olson Radio Corporation, Olson Electronics Inc; Akron, OH
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| Name: | Olson Radio Corporation, Olson Electronics Inc; Akron, OH (USA) |
| Abbreviation: | olson |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
Olson Radio Corporation, Olson Electronics Inc. Known as manufacturer/reseller of tube testers, and (Japan made) magnetic tape recorder miscellaneous in the 1960s. |
| History: |
This manufacturer was suggested by Wolfgang Scheida.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 62 | Tube Tester KB-142 | 7 valve holders, one VU meter, manual voltage adjustment. | |
| USA | 60 | Tube Tester KB-92 | The Olson KB-92 tube tester has the following features: Very small vacuum tube tester.W... | |
| USA | 60 | Radio Tuner RA-367 | Radio stick with antenna wire and knob on rear side. Is thought to be plugged in to an amp... | |
| USA | 60 | RA-343 | Earphone jack, made in Japan. | |
| USA | 63 | RA-433 | ||
| USA | 62 | RA-491 | AC operated tube AM - FM receiver with stereo amplifier. | |
| USA | 60 | RA-350 | AM - FM tuner. | |
| USA | 62 | RA-490 Ch= MX-601 | Externally powered FM stereo multiplex adapter. | |
| USA | 60 | RA-338 | AC operated FM tuner. | |
| USA | 60 | Six transistor RA-347 | Battery operated portable AM receiver. | |
| USA | 65 | AC-DC Converter BA-155 | Olson BA-155 AC-DC Converter; Variable DC voltage, 3-4.5-6-9-12 V, 400 mA output. Made... | |
| USA | 59 | RA-323 | 12BE6 | AC - DC operated AM receiver. |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
Olson also sold tubes. Their main brand of tube sold was Westinghouse as shown in their 1968 thru 1974 catalogs. They also offered a cheaper brand of tube branded Shield (page 66 1969 catalog. I also have a tube branded Akrad that was sold by Olson. 
Olson also sold tubes. Their main brand of tube sold was Westinghouse as shown in their 1968 thru 1974 catalogs. They also offered a cheaper brand of tube branded Shield (page 66 1969 catalog. I also have a tube branded Akrad that was sold by Olson. 
Olson also sold tubes. Their main brand of tube sold was Westinghouse as shown in their 1968 thru 1974 catalogs. They also offered a cheaper brand of tube branded Shield (page 66 1969 catalog. I also have a tube branded Akrad that was sold by Olson. 
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