08-23-2012, 12:31 AM
You're right, Arran.....to a point. Indeed, RCA never manufactured anything prior to its acquisition of Victor Talking Machine Company (VTMCo). RCA was owned roughly 60% by GE, and 40% Westinghouse. Apparatus was supplied as RCA branded in roughly the same proportions as Westinghouse and GE ownership. I understand that there was a couple of shares by Western Electric in the mix.
The GE and Westinghouse, as well as Graybar branded sets had RCA chassis in them. There were several furniture suppliers to RCA, as again, RCA made nothing. But, since Brunswick was a furniture house, they bought chassis from RCA, and installed them in their cabinets.
Then, in 1929, Brunswick had to find a new radio chassis supplier, so they went to Bremer-Tully, who manufactured no superhets. Aided with the oncoming depression, Brunswick panatropes faded from the scene.
The GE and Westinghouse, as well as Graybar branded sets had RCA chassis in them. There were several furniture suppliers to RCA, as again, RCA made nothing. But, since Brunswick was a furniture house, they bought chassis from RCA, and installed them in their cabinets.
Then, in 1929, Brunswick had to find a new radio chassis supplier, so they went to Bremer-Tully, who manufactured no superhets. Aided with the oncoming depression, Brunswick panatropes faded from the scene.
