Overview
Morse Electro Products Corp. was a U.S.-based electronics distributor associated with the Electrophonic brand, with operations linked to New York during its active period.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Morse Electro Products Corp. |
| Brand Name | Electrophonic |
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
| Product Types | CB radios, stereo systems, 8-track players, record players |
| Location | New York, USA |
Description
Morse Electro Products Corp. marketed consumer electronics under the Electrophonic brand. Products included CB radios, home stereo systems, record players, and tape-based audio equipment.
Equipment was designed for consumer retail markets, with styling typical of the period including woodgrain cabinets for home units and metal enclosures for communications equipment. CB radios followed standard layouts with channel selection, volume, and squelch controls.
History
Morse Electro Products Corp. operated during the late 1960s through the 1970s, with business activity associated with New York. The company distributed electronics under the Electrophonic name through retail and catalog sales channels.
The company functioned as a private-label distributor, sourcing products from external manufacturers and branding them for sale in the U.S. market.
During the 1970s CB radio boom, Electrophonic-branded CB radios were marketed alongside the company’s home audio product lines.
Use of the Electrophonic name declined by the 1980s as market conditions changed.