Overview
Tram Electronics Incorporated, later known as Tram Corporation, was an American communications equipment company best known for producing citizens band (CB) radios, amateur radio equipment, and communications accessories during the 1960s and 1970s.
Tram became especially well known for its high-performance CB base stations and mobile transceivers during the tube and early solid-state CB era. The company developed a strong reputation among CB operators for producing radios with excellent receiver sensitivity and strong transmit audio.
Many Tram radios from the late 1960s and early 1970s remain popular among collectors and vintage radio enthusiasts today.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Tram Electronics Incorporated |
| Later Name | Tram Corporation |
| Industry | Communications Electronics |
| Primary Products | CB radios, amateur radio equipment, communications accessories |
| Main Operating Era | 1960s–1970s |
| Headquarters | Winnisquam, New Hampshire |
| Known For | CB base stations, mobile transceivers |
| Telephone | 603-524-0622 |
Description
Tram produced a wide range of communications products including:
- CB base stations
- Mobile CB radios
- Amateur radio transceivers
- Linear amplifiers
- Power supplies
- Communications accessories
The company became especially recognized for models such as the Tram D201 series, which combined strong radio performance with large desktop base station styling.
Early Tram radios commonly used hybrid tube and solid-state circuitry before the company transitioned toward fully solid-state designs during the 1970s.
Tram equipment competed with products from companies including Browning, Courier, Johnson, Lafayette, Midland, Sonar, and Pace.
Historical Timeline
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1960s | Tram Electronics Incorporated begins producing communications equipment |
| Late 1960s | Expanded CB radio product lineup |
| 1971 | Operated as Tram Corporation in Winnisquam, New Hampshire |
| 1970s | Became widely known for high-performance CB base stations |
| Mid-1970s | Transitioned from tube/hybrid equipment toward solid-state radios |
Historical Addresses
Tram Electronics Incorporated
P.O. Box 187, Dept 10A
Winnisquam, N.H. 03289
Tram Corporation (1971)
Lower Bay Road
P.O. Box 187
Winnisquam, N.H. 03289