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Norsk Elektronisk Radio Aparatur
Norsk Elektronisk Radio Aparatur (Norwegian Electronic Radio Equipment),
abbreviated NERA, is a former Norwegian developer of telecommunications
equipment for transmission via radio, line and satellite,
founded on 11 January 1947 in Bergen (Norway) from the wartime remains of
Telefunken Norway. 1 It had strong ties to the
Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) which was co-located,
and had a branch in Oslo.
NERA Networks AS was sold in 2011 to Ceragon.
The company was established shortly after World War II (WWII) and was
initially populated by engineers and scientists who had worked in the
electronics industry in the UK during the war, and had just
returned to Norway.
NERA manufactured a wide range of electronic equipment, including radar
devices, domestic radio and television sets, radio telephones and devices
for satellite communication. It is little known however that the company also
made covert listening devices (bugs) for use by NATO
countries. Some of this clandestine equipment is featured below.
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Telefunken Norway was originally established in 1919 as
Det norske Radioaktieselskab, but changed its name to
Norsk Telefunken AS in 1924.
During WWII,
Telefunken supplied radar to the German occupant.
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NERA equipment on this website
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NERA AS Founded 11 January 1947 NERA Bergen AS Founded 19 December 1951
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- NERA Networks AS
Transmission systems, radio links equipment, antenna systems and turnkey
telecommunication networks. Previously a subsidary of Eltek in Bergen (Norway).
Taken over in 2011 by Ceragon.
- NERA SatCom AS
Satellite communication equipment for global data and voice, at land, sea
and air. In 2007 sold to Thrane and Thrane, which was later taken over by
Cobham.
- NERA Telecommunications Ltd
Wireless broadband access, infrastructure, payment solutions and broadcasting.
Independent subsidary that was never sold. Still in business and listed on the
Singapore stock exchange as NeraTel.
➤ Website
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To commemorate the long history of NERA and the many different types of
equipment that were developed and produced over the years, former NERA personnel
have established the NERA Museum, which is located in the former F-16 room at
Ceragon, the company who took over the remains of NERA in the beginning of 2011.
➤ Website
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