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75 Years of Motorola! Trivia Quiz

Motorola has done a lot more then make cellular phones and pagers! Test your knowledge of the basic history of this 75 year old company!

A multiple-choice quiz by ala005. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ala005

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

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133,886

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Two brothers founded the company in 1928, but it was not called Motorola at that time. What was the company's original name? Hint

Galvin Manufacturing Corporation

Golden Voice Radio Corporation

Galvin Radio Company

Galvin Brothers' Manufacturing

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Question 2 of 10

2. The battery eliminator business was short lived; what product introduced in 1930 catapaulted the company to success? Hint

Home radio

Personal radio

Police radio

Car radio

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Question 3 of 10

3. The company rounded off the 30's by producing Police and Home radios.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1947, the company begins selling its first television, the Golden View model VT71. What else happened in 1947? Hint

Company name change to Motorola, Inc.

The company stops making home radios

The company issues stock publicly

The company's founder dies

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Question 5 of 10

5. When did Motorola make its first pager? Hint

1955

1959

1951

1963

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the 60's, transistors were a hot item. What was the name of Motorola's first all-transistor color television set? Hint

Quasar

Pow-R-Color

The Astronaut

Quantum

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1976, Motorola, Inc. builds a new international headquarters. Where? Hint

Schaumburg, Illinois

East Kilbride, UK

Phoenix, Arizona

Bejing, China

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Question 8 of 10

8. 1983 rings in cellular, what is the name of Motorola's first cellular phone? Hint

PortCell

DynaTAC

MicroTAC

Handie-Phone

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1996, Motorola has another cellular breakthrough with the smallest and lightest handset. What was it called? Hint

MicroTAC

StarTAC

Pwee

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2003 Motorola's CEO was the grandson of the company's founder.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Two brothers founded the company in 1928, but it was not called Motorola at that time. What was the company's original name?

Answer: Galvin Manufacturing Corporation

Paul V. Galvin and his brother, Joseph E. Galvin, purchase a battery eliminator business in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They incorporated Galvin Manufacturing Corporation on September 25, 1928.

2. The battery eliminator business was short lived; what product introduced in 1930 catapaulted the company to success?

Answer: Car radio

The first practical, affordable and commercially successful car radio is designed and produced by Galvin Manufacturing Corporation. The original model 5T71 radio sells for between $110 and $130, and can be installed in most popular automobiles. Galvin Manufacturing Corporation founder Paul V. Galvin coins the name "Motorola" for the company's new car radio, linking the ideas of "motion" and "sound." Motorola becomes the brand name for Galvin Manufacturing Corporation's products.

3. The company rounded off the 30's by producing Police and Home radios.

Answer: True

In 1936 the Police Cruiser radio receiver, a redesigned car radio preset to a single frequency to receive police broadcasts, is the company's first entry into the new field of mobile radio communications. In 1937 a new line of home radios is announced. More than half of all American homes now have radios; Motorola aims to supply the other half. The company's automobile radios are the first to feature electronic push-button tuning, fine-tuning and tone control.

4. In 1947, the company begins selling its first television, the Golden View model VT71. What else happened in 1947?

Answer: Company name change to Motorola, Inc.

The Motorola trademark is so widely recognized that Galvin Manufacturing Corporation becomes Motorola, Inc. The first public stock was offered back in 1943. A share sells for $8.50.

5. When did Motorola make its first pager?

Answer: 1955

Motorola's new Handie-Talkie radio pocket pager selectively delivers a radio message to a particular individual. Pagers begin to replace public announcement systems in hospitals and factories.

6. In the 60's, transistors were a hot item. What was the name of Motorola's first all-transistor color television set?

Answer: Quasar

In 1967, the Quasar television is America's first all-transistor color television set. It is designed to be easy to service, the feature stressed in its "Works in a Drawer" trademark.

7. In 1976, Motorola, Inc. builds a new international headquarters. Where?

Answer: Schaumburg, Illinois

Motorola's new international headquarters is located in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg, Illinois, USA. They have facilities in the other places, too.

8. 1983 rings in cellular, what is the name of Motorola's first cellular phone?

Answer: DynaTAC

The world's first commercial portable cellular phone, the Motorola DynaTAC phone, receives approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. The 28-ounce handheld phone becomes available to consumers in 1984. Also that year, after many years of development, the company's first DynaTAC cellular system begins commercial operation. Over 15 years, Motorola has devoted $100 million to the development of its cellular program.

9. In 1996, Motorola has another cellular breakthrough with the smallest and lightest handset. What was it called?

Answer: StarTAC

Motorola's 3.1-ounce (88 grams), pocket-sized StarTAC wearable cellular telephone is the world's smallest and lightest.

10. In 2003 Motorola's CEO was the grandson of the company's founder.

Answer: True

In 1997 - Christopher B. Galvin, grandson of founder Paul V. Galvin, was elected chief executive officer of Motorola.

Source: Author ala005

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