RW>I started out small. I bought a kit that made a tachometer and I gave it
RW>to my brother when I finished it. Then I worked my way up to Stereo
RW>receivers and amplifiers. These weren't Heathkits, they were Allied Radio
RW>kits from their namesake in Chicago. Neither Heath or Allied exist today.

yWRONG AGAIN!!!!! Careful Roy this i nbecoming a Habit for you.
ALLIES Radio, NIEW Allied Exectronics is VERY MUCH alive and well. They
have a web page dated 2009.
***Here is a short history
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Allied History

Over the years, Allied Electronics has built an enviable reputation as a
distributor of electronic components.

Since our conception in 1928, Allied's main pursuit, and now our legacy,
has been providing excellence through customer service. Now, as part of
the Electrocomponents Group, Allied has added a global presence to our
customer orientation - the latest chapter in our fascinating, eight
decade history.

1928: Allied Radio was established as the radio parts distribution arm
of Columbia Radio Corporation. The company was soon to become one of the
most recognizable names in the electronics industry.

1932: The company built a growing business in marketing radio parts and
kits to home hobbyists, and was one of the first to sell electronics
through a catalog. In addition, Allied opened storefront distribution
outlets to reach more amateur ham radio operators and experimenters.

1941-45: Having survived the depression, Allied focused on the war
effort, primarily servicing government contracts and high-priority
industrial orders. Allied gained experience in the industrial arena for
the first time through government and military contracts, which laid the
groundwork for the distribution niche we occupy today.

1946-60: The electronics industry exploded as new developments in
electronics were adopted on a widespread basis in commerce and industry.
Innovations such as television, industrial automation, space technology
and defense accelerated the need for electronics. Consumer demand also
grew as radio sets and components not available during the war
proliferated. During this exciting era, Allied gained both the
experience and specialized staff necessary to handle both consumer and
industrial sales.

1962: The first industrial catalog for Allied Electronics, a subsidiary
of Allied Radio, was released. The company continued to serve both
amateur and professional ham radio operators as one of the few places to
locate that "hard to get" piece of radio equipment.

1970: Allied moved its headquarters from Chicago, Illinois to Fort
Worth, Texas.

1981: Allied began the process of moving from an all manual system to a
fully computerized company. The process was completed in 1985.

1995: Allied is the first electronics distribution company to come out
with a CD-ROM catalog and quickly followed-up by entering the e-commerce
arena with the launch of a web site.

1999: Allied Electronics acquired by Electrocomponents of the United
Kingdom.

2000 & Beyond: The combination of Allied's commitment to a high level of
customer service and Electrocomponents' global reach delivers a very
powerful supply chain solution to meet future customer demands.
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