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Califone International, Inc (branded Califone) is a private USA audio visual company specializing in the design and production of a wide range of both educational and business products, including headsets, headphones, computer accessories,Learning Centers, Media Players, Portable PA gear, Installed PA systems, DVD Players,Student Response Systems,Document Cameras, Overhead Projectors, Card Readersfor educational facilities, houses of worship and business applications.

History
Califone introduced the Courier (66R-1) radio in July, 1959, one of the first radios that was designed and sold for classroom use. Economical and rugged enough for continuous school use, it was capable of providing ample volume for either classroom or small auditorium for up to 500 students. Weighing only 15 pounds, this table model could also be used for a second channel stereo amplifier with Califone transcription players.

First Listening Center. The Califone LISTENING STATION (HP 100) with 8 #7-78 headphones (HP 100-7-78), or with 8 #7-108 headphones (HP 100-7-108). Believed to be one of the first headphone listening station designed for use in educational settings, the HP 100 headphone jackbox / carrying case combination was ideal for use in group listening situations such as foreign language study, music, speech. It included eight headphones and storage case. Built into the case were outlets for 9 sets of headphones, or for 8 headphones using the ninth outlet for connection to another listening station. 15 foot connecting cord with standard phone jack.

review history listed on this page http://www.combo-organ.com/Rheem/index.htm

chart a listing of products in excel to assist building history

Flickr photos folder "Vintage Assembly" post war?

Flickr photos folder "Vintage Lifestyles" show uses in 1955

details with Fred McMurray, Jerry Lewis.

Locations
Califone is headquartered in the Los Angeles area in the city of San Fernando, CA. It moved there in 2005(?). It was previously in Chatsworth, CA from __ to _ and before that in Century City.

Products

 * Headphones
 * Headsets
 * Multimedia Players
 * Cassette Players
 * Card Readers
 * Portable PA Systems
 * Installed PA Systems
 * Microphones
 * Conference and Information Systems
 * Electronic sound-based components
 * Speakers
 * Amplifiers