Kenwood Corporation — Manufacturer Profile and History
Overview
Kenwood Corporation is a Japanese electronics manufacturer known for communications equipment, audio products, and amateur radio transceivers. The company originated as Kasuga Radio Co., Ltd. and later operated globally under the Trio and Kenwood brand names. Today, it is part of JVCKENWOOD Corporation.
Technical Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Kenwood Corporation |
| Original Name | Kasuga Radio Co., Ltd. |
| Later Name | Trio Corporation |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Country | Japan |
| Industry | Communications equipment, consumer electronics |
| Key Products | Amateur radios, CB radios, HF/VHF/UHF transceivers, audio equipment |
| Parent Company | JVCKENWOOD Corporation |
| Headquarters | Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan |
Description
Kenwood built its reputation through the development of high-quality amateur radio equipment and audio electronics. The company is closely associated with the Trio brand, which was used extensively on earlier products, especially in Japan and some export markets.
Products may be found labeled as:
- Trio
- Trio-Kenwood
- Kenwood
Kenwood equipment is known for stable frequency control, durable construction, and strong receiver performance.
History
- 1946: Founded as Kasuga Radio Co., Ltd. in Japan
- 1950s: Began producing communications equipment and exporting internationally
- 1960: Introduced the Kenwood brand for export markets
- 1963: Company renamed to Trio Corporation
- 1960s–1970s:
- Products widely marketed under the Trio name
- Transitional branding as Trio-Kenwood in export markets
- Expansion into amateur radio and hi-fi audio
- 1970s–early 1980s: Transition from Trio to Kenwood branding
- 1986: Officially renamed Kenwood Corporation
- 1990s–2000s: Expansion into professional communications and automotive electronics
- 2008: Merger with JVC forming JVCKENWOOD Corporation
- Present: Continued production of amateur and professional radio equipment
Historical Addresses
- Trio-Kenwood Corporation
Shinogi Shibuya Building 17-5
2-chome Shibuya, Shibuya-ku
Tokyo 150, Japan - Trio-Kenwood Communications
111 West Walnut Street
Compton, California 90220, USA
Notable Product Lines
- TS Series — HF transceivers
- TR Series — VHF/UHF transceivers
- TM Series — Mobile radios
- TH Series — Handheld transceivers
- Audio components — receivers, amplifiers, tuners