Radio hams' communications business soldThe New Zealand communications company Jackson & Wills, founded in 1947 by radio amateurs Douglas Jackson ZL4GM and Maurice Wills ZL4GY, has been soldThe Southland Times newspaper reports:An electronic business formed 74 years ago, which helped Southlanders keep up with the advancement of radios, phones and televisions, has a new owner. Jackson & Wills was opened by Douglas Jackson and Maurice Wills in Invercargill in 1947, specialising in radio and electronics. Douglas and Maurice were brought together by a shared enthusiasm for amateur radio following WW2. Jackson & Wills had most recently been run by Maurice’s son Lindsay, who had worked at the business for the past 34 years. The business has been sold to Ashley Communications.

Source: Stuff November 07, 2021 07:13 UTC