[Boatanchors] General Radio Questions

[J. Forster]

Orrin Bentz wrote:

> Hello out there.
>
> Any help with the following questions would be appreciated.
>
>     1.     Is there a source for the unique dark Grey, wrinkle finish
> front panel             paint used on Gen Rad. equipment, or is there
> some special technique             used to obtain this finish?

Wrinkle finishes are difficult. You might try an auto paint store.

>     2.    Are there any people out there who collect this fine gear,
> websites,                 etc?

Yes. I am not aware of and sites, but have not really looked.

>     3.    What happened to Gen. Rad.?  Did someone buy them out, merger,
> or did they just go out of business?

The Variacs were sold off to Superior. The company became GenRad and still
exists as Quadtech:

http://www.quadtech.com/

-John

>
>
> CHEERS
>
> Orrin Bentz     ex  L9LKK,  N0HYF  minmar@2z.net
> 47 N  27 23
> 93 W 53 10