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VEF (Valsts Elektrotehniskā Fabrika) was a prominent Latvian manufacturer known for its radios, telephones, and the original Minox cameras.

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VEF (acronym for Valsts Elektrotehniskā Fabrika) represents a historic manufacturer of electrical and electronic equipment originally based in Riga, Latvia. Established in 1919, VEF grew to become the largest electronics factory in the Latvian SSR and a key supplier of communication technology across the Soviet Union.

The brand is celebrated for its engineering innovations, including the invention of the legendary Minox spy camera. VEF's product portfolio also featured aviation instruments, telephones, telephone exchanges, and the iconic 'Spidola' transistor radios. Although the original enterprise has dissolved, the VEF name is preserved in the history of technology and vintage electronics collecting.

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VEF 0124 v2 Evacuation Map Owner’s Manual

June 13, 2024
  VEF 0124 v2 Evacuation Map Owner's Manual     Evacuation map   Key instructions in case of an evacuation: Follow our trained staff's evacuation guidance. Stay calm to ensure…

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  • What does VEF stand for?

    VEF stands for Valsts Elektrotehniskā Fabrika, which translates to State Electrotechnical Factory.

  • What products did VEF manufacture?

    VEF was known for manufacturing a wide variety of goods including Minox cameras, transistor radios (such as the Spidola), telephones, and aviation instruments.

  • Is VEF still in business?

    The original VEF state factory ceased major operations after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Today, it is considered a historic brand, and its products are largely vintage collectibles.