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Old 01-22-2019, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by dieseljeep View Post
On a related thought, Philco was doing a lot of research in computers in the mid 50's. They even owned their own semi-conductor plant. I have a few early Philco radios that used their own transistors. The first all-transistor car radio was made by Philco for the 1957 Chrysler 300 cars.
The first GE AM-FM portable radio used some Philco Transistors. They were a little larger and had a neat appearance.
Also the first production car I know of with quad rounds. Leave it to Ma Mopar to set standards for most others. I believe Chrysler vehicles were the first to feature lift-up door handles as well.

I must look up that GE radio, I'm always game for checking out unusual designs.
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