[Hallicrafters] More Then One Howard Company?

[Duane Fischer, W8DBF]

Carl and All -

I have the timeline written by Alan Douglas in 2007. However, was there a 
Howard Radio Company and a Howard Company? Or just one or the other?

Halligan acquired his license when he purchased the bankrupt Echophone 
Company. They had a license with RCA, but were $42,000 behind in paying 
them! They were also deep into debt with parts suppliers, such as Ohmite, 
Standard Transformer etc.

After Halligan bought Echophone he continued to produce their receiver for 
nearly two years under the Echophone name before changing the name to 
Hallicrafters. He also manufactured the SkyRider series and produced some 
items for the bankrupt Silver Marshall Company.

The timeline written by Alan Douglas refers to "The Howard Company", except 
for two references to the company as "The Howard Radio Company". Confusing? 
Absolutely!

Duane Fischer, W8DBF - WPE8CXO
E-Mail: dfischer at usol.com
Hallicrafters web site: www.w9wze.net
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