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Podcast: The Amp Hour Electronics Podcast
Episode: #716 – Electronics Manufacturing History with David Ray
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Welcome David Ray of Cyber City Circuits
• The “Retro Electro” Series: David explains his passion for writing historical articles for Digi Key, focusing on “giants” like Orstead whose contributions to electricity are often overlooked.
• Career Background: David details his path from Marine Corps radio repair to cash register and Motorola radio repair.
• Starting the Business: In late 2019, David cashed in his retirement to buy pick-and-place machines and start his own factory.
• Teaching the First Lady: Davi...