1933 World Wide Radio Amateur Convention

This convention was held in conjunction with the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair and featured a technical program presented by a host of “pioneers” in the world of radio. The program […]
Collins in the Movies

Often one can catch a glimpse of Collins equipment on TV or at the Movies. It’s always interesting to see how accurate the particular scene portrays the equipment. I thought […]
The Byrd Expedition and Collins’ Part In It

The Rockwell Collins Museum is located at the rear of Bldg 120. It was established in 1983 using Collins government-based artifacts in it. Over time the museum has accumulated a […]
Early Employees of Collins Radio Company

We can trace the beginnings of the Collins Radio Company back to 1931 when a young Arthur Collins began building and selling amateur radio transmitters in the basement of his […]
Early Collins Stock Certificates

When Arthur’s home-based manufacturing company gradually expanded, it became apparent that his business entity should be an s-corporation – with all of the legitimacy and protection provided within. Arthur and […]
Operation Crossroads and Radio Bikini

On July 1 and July 26 of 1946, two nuclear test detonations were performed at the Bikini Atoll of the Marshall Islands at the request of the U.S. Navy. The first […]
When Neil Armstrong Visited Rockwell Collins

On May 29, 1975 Neil Armstrong, the first man to step onto the Moon, visited Rockwell Collins. That evening he was the keynote speaker at a dinner meeting of the Collins […]
The 90-Year Saga of a Collins 30W Transmitter

Before Collins Radio Company existed, there was Collins Transmitters, a very small company owned and operated by Arthur A. Collins located in the basement [1] of his home at 1720 […]