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In 1959, the US Air Force awarded contracts to produce Tektronix Type 545 scopes, an order which involved companies [[Hickok]] and [[Lavoie]]. | In 1959, the US Air Force awarded contracts to produce Tektronix Type 545 scopes, an order which involved companies [[Hickok]] and [[Lavoie]], and later also [[Jetronic]]. | ||
In February 1961, Tektronix filed suit against the US Government. Litigation took many years, the case was ultimately closed only in 1979, when Tek was paid $4.5M compensation. | In February 1961, Tektronix filed suit against the US Government. Litigation took many years, the case was ultimately closed only in 1979, when Tek was paid $4.5M compensation (~$19M in 2023 Dollars). | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:31, 21 August 2023
In 1959, the US Air Force awarded contracts to produce Tektronix Type 545 scopes, an order which involved companies Hickok and Lavoie, and later also Jetronic.
In February 1961, Tektronix filed suit against the US Government. Litigation took many years, the case was ultimately closed only in 1979, when Tek was paid $4.5M compensation (~$19M in 2023 Dollars).
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Known Clones of Tektronix Instruments
- Hickok 1805A
- Hickok 1822
- Hickok 1823
- Hickok 1825
- Hickok 1831
- Hickok 1832
- Hickok AN/USM-81
- Hickok AN/USM89B
- Iwasaki SS-5302
- Jetronic AM-1839
- Jetronic MX-2330A/G
- Lavoie LA-265-B
- Lavoie LA-265-CA
- Lavoie LA-265-D
- Lavoie LA-265-L
- Lavoie LA-265A
- Lavoie LA-285
- Lavoie LA-545
- Lavoie LA-545-54L
- Soviet 7000-series clones
- TR-4602
- TR-4653
