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From: ISW@cup.portal.com (Isaac S Wingfield)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics,rec.ham-radio
Subject: Re: Transistor Trivia
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Date: 2 Nov 89 07:15:17 GMT
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The first commercial transistor was, without a doubt (IMHO)
made by Regency. It's sensitivity was such that it could
pick up the more powerful local stations most of the time.
It used a 22.5 volt battery. Hit the market ca. 1957, and cost
about $55.

To the best of my memory,
Isaac
isw@cup.portal.com