Heathkit

Heathkit is the legendary American electronics kit company founded in 1947, known for revolutionizing DIY electronics by providing comprehensive kits for hobbyists and enthusiasts to build their own audio equipment, test instruments, amateur radio gear, and other electronics. After decades of dormancy following closure in the 1990s, Heathkit has been revived and now operates as a modern educational electronics company with the philosophy 'We are product fanatics. Our goal is to improve your life by helping you build the complex products you use daily.' Current product lines include electronics kits (AM radio receivers, microcontroller experimenters), the Most Reliable Clock™ series, weather stations, amateur radio equipment, and accessories for vintage Heathkit products. The company emphasizes educational value, encouraging customers to learn through hands-on construction while maintaining their historic commitment to products customers can be 'pleased to own, and proud you made.'