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Furzehill Laboratories Ltd.; Hertfordshire
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| Name: | Furzehill Laboratories Ltd.; Hertfordshire (GB) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abbreviation: | furzehill | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summary: |
Furzehill Laboratories Ltd. Furzehill Laboratories, based in Watford, was a major manufacturer of test and measurement equipment and industrial electronics from the 1930s to 1960s, known for products like oscilloscopes, timers, power supplies, and control mechanisms. |
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| Founded: | 1927 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Closed: | 1984 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production: | 1937 - 1984 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| History: |
John Hereward Reyner: From Radio Journalist to Laboratory Founder John Hereward Reyner, a brilliant mind in the early days of radio, wasn't just a gifted designer and journalist, but also the founder of Furzehill Laboratories Ltd. Early Accomplishments: At a young age of 24, Reyner published his first book, Modern Radio Communication (1923), showcasing his expertise.[1] He further impressed by inventing a novel reflex circuit using a frame aerial, documented in Wireless World & Radio Review (April 1924). His passion for sharing knowledge led him to serve as Technical Editor for Amateur Wireless & Electrics magazine in 1927. [2] Birth of Furzehill Laboratories: Around the same time, fueled by his entrepreneurial spirit, Reyner founded Furzehill Laboratories. [1] His passion for radio continued to flourish, as he penned numerous articles for prominent publications like Modern Wireless and Wireless World throughout the 1920s and 30s. Furzehill's Legacy: Formally incorporated in 1939, Furzehill thrived under Reyner's leadership as Managing Director until his retirement in 1964. The company left its mark by manufacturing a diverse range of electronic laboratory equipment, contributing to advancements in various scientific fields. End of an Era: In December 1984, after a successful run, Furzehill Laboratories Ltd. was struck off the company's register, marking the end of an era for this once-thriving enterprise. List of some of the books published by John Hereward Reyner.
[1] International Authors & Writers Who's Who, 1976 Page 499. |
This manufacturer was suggested by Wolfgang Scheida.
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
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| GB | 47 | Oscilloscope 1684B | One of the first oscilloscopes with d.c. coupled amplifiers.9 cm green or blue screen. 0 t... | |
| GB | 38 | Audio Oscillator AF1 | Beat Frequency oscillator covering 0 to 16000 Hz with a 0 to 500 Hz vernier range control... | |
| GB | 69 | Sensitive Voltmeter V250 | Furzehill Sensitive Voltmeter V250, Measurement range: 1 mV to 300 V full scale in 12 ra... | |
| GB | 54 | High-sensitivity Audio Oscilloscope O-120 | Portable 2.75" oscilloscope with high sensitivity (2 mV/cm r.m.s.) Push-pull plat... | |
| GB | 54 | Voltmeter V210 | Crystal diode valve voltmeter. Six d.c. ranges (1-300 V full-scale); all except the... | |
| GB | 55 | Furzehill Laboratories LF Oscillator G425 | EF91 | LF Oscillator. Wein Bridge. 1.4 Hz to 30 kHz in 5 bands. Output typ. 10V. Sine... |
| GB | 62 | DC Double Beam Oscilloscope 0.180 | A direct coupled double beam oscilloscope which provides identical amplifiers on each vert... | |
| GB | 62 | Spectrum Analyser S.540 | The spectrum analyser type S.540 is a panoramic receiver for the installation, testing and... | |
| GB | 49 | Valve Voltmeter 378B/2 | This Valve Voltmeter has a frequency range from 10 Hz to 500 kHz. Features high sensiti... | |
| GB | 64 | Transistor-Voltmeter | This unit has a range from 10 µV to 300 V over a frequency range from 10 Hz to 10 MHz. It... |
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