Overview
Dynascan Corporation was a U.S.-based electronics company best known as the original parent company of the Cobra brand. It played a significant role in the development and distribution of CB radios during the 1960s and 1970s.
Description
Dynascan Corporation was headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company manufactured and marketed a range of electronic products, with its most notable contribution being the creation and expansion of the Cobra line of communications equipment. Dynascan focused on consumer and mobile electronics, particularly during the peak years of CB radio popularity.
History
- 1961: Dynascan Corporation founded in Chicago, Illinois
- Late 1960s: Development and introduction of Cobra-branded communications products
- Early 1970s: Entry into the CB radio market with Cobra radios
- Mid–late 1970s: Rapid growth driven by CB radio demand in the United States
- 1980s: Diversification into other consumer electronics categories
- 1990s: Corporate restructuring and eventual separation of Cobra as a standalone brand