See also Cobra and Dynascan Corporation
Overview
B&K (often referred to as B&K Precision) is a U.S.-based manufacturer of electronic test equipment. The company is known for producing instruments used in servicing, repair, and laboratory environments, including products associated with radio and communications equipment.
Description
B&K originated as a brand under Dynascan Corporation in Chicago, Illinois. The name “B&K” comes from the founders Max Brachman and Morris Kahn. The company focused on affordable, service-oriented electronic test equipment such as signal generators, tube testers, and multimeters, widely used by technicians working on radios, televisions, and CB equipment.
History
- 1951: B&K Manufacturing Company founded in Chicago, Illinois by Max Brachman and Morris Kahn
- 1950s–1960s: Growth through production of test instruments for radio and television servicing
- 1960s: Became associated with Dynascan Corporation
- 1970s: Products widely used during the CB radio service boom
- 1998: B&K Precision brand established as a separate entity from Dynascan
- 2000s–present: Continued production of electronic test and measurement equipment