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Westport Mfg. Co.; Los Angeles, CA
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| Name: | Westport Mfg. Co.; Los Angeles, CA (USA) |
| Abbreviation: | westport |
| Products: | Model types Others |
| Summary: |
Westport Manufacturing Company The Westport Manufacturing Company was one of the many Los Angeles based radio companies that was not going to last long. Very little can be found about this company other than one article that tells about the beginning. While they were in operation they produced radios and refrigerators, especially designed for export. |
| Founded: | 1932 |
| Production: | 1932 - |
| History: |
Westport was founded by D. W. Smith who had previously been associated with radio manufacturing. Other menbers of the company also had radio experience including H. G. "Hal" Dunkin - a former distributor for Jackson-Bell. Carl Odell was the engineer and was formerly of the Federal Telegraph Company. Carl H. Johson, who was with Pacific Wholesale, Inc., was made the new sales manager. The company started with a five-tube superheterodyne set with a starting price of $32.95. |
This manufacturer was suggested by Robin Roeckers.
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 32/33 | 25 | Model 25 by Westport Manufacturing is a five tube superheterodyne receiver. | |
| USA | 32/33 | 5-Tube Superheterodyne | The first radio produced by Westport Manufacturing was this AC 5-tube super heterodyne mid... | |
| USA | 76 | CID-40 | AM-FM Car Stereo Cassette Radio Model Westport CID-40 Freqency Coverage: AM 535 - 1605... |
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