20 February 20

The G76 made by the Gonset Division, Burbank California in the 60’s was a 6 band all mode mobile or base radio that sold for 375 dollars in 1961; Was the Parent Company of Gonset Division, Young Spring and Wire Company of Michigan?
A. No
B. Yes
Answer B… Incorporated in 1918 as L A Young Industries then in 1957 they changed their name to Young Spring and Wire Company. In 1956 they acquired Gonset Company and one more radio related company was acquired in 1958 which was Link Radio of New York. Below is a picture from RigPix.com and below that is the G76 Manual

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