Oregon Experience: The Spirit of Tek

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In 1945 four young entrepreneurs decided to start an electronics company in Portland, Oregon. The company was Tektronix. This program explores the people and philosophy that established Tektronix as Oregon's first high-tech industry leader.

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Homegrown company changes the world.

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Hear more stories about the early days of Tektronix.

Tektronix Museum
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Stan Griffiths shows off some of his vintage Tek equipment.

Elektros Inc.
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Learn more about one of the many Tektronix spin-off companies.

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