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They were joined in 1921 by Eugene F. McDonald, [4] and Zenith Radio Company was incorporated in 1923. The fledgling company soon became known for its high-quality radios and electronic innovations. Zenith introduced the first portable radio in 1924, [ 4 ] [ 5 ] the first mass-produced AC radio in 1926, [ 5 ] and push-button tuning in 1927. [ 4 ]
Of the many products of Zenith Radio, the 'Trans-Oceanic' series of portable radios were among the most famous. [2] McDonald was a keen yachtsman and outdoorsman and wished for a portable radio that would provide entertainment broadcasts as well as being able to tune into weather, marine and international shortwave stations.
Founder and CEO of Zenith Radio Corporation: Known for: Marketed the first portable multiband radio, the first TV remote control, and developer of the worlds first “Pay Per View” television service that made its global debut on May 1, 1950 . Yachtsman, detailed management style, and commitment to quality of Zenith Radio Corporation products.
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Zenith Data Systems Corporation (ZDS) was an American computer systems manufacturing company active from 1979 to 1996.It was originally a division of the Zenith Radio Company (later Zenith Electronics), after they had purchased the Heath Company and, by extension, their Heathkit line of electronic kits and kit microcomputers, from Schlumberger in October 1979.
In 1968, Zenith merged with Movado (and later Mondia as Movado-Zenith-Mondia) to sell in the United States under the already established Movado brand. With the popularity of quartz watches increasing, Zenith Radio Company decided to enter the market in 1972 through acquisition of Zenith, joining the two companies of the same name.
Eugene Polley (November 29, 1915 – May 20, 2012) was an electrical engineer and engineering manager for Zenith Electronics who invented the first wireless remote control for television. Life and career
The term All American Five (abbreviated AA5) is a colloquial name for mass-produced, superheterodyne radio receivers that used five vacuum tubes in their design. These radio sets were designed to receive amplitude modulation (AM) broadcasts in the medium wave band, and were manufactured in the United States from the mid-1930s until the early 1960s.