Tapio Matti Köykkä (1911-1994) was a notable Finnish inventor in the field of audio technology. He developed the Ortoperspekta stereo system in the 1960s and was the first to discover the phenomenon known as TIM distortion. He founded several companies, including Vaasan Radiokonepaja Oy and Voimaradio Oy, where he invented various audio devices and amplifiers. He successfully defended his patent against Bang & Olufsen and contributed significantly to advancements in audio equipment, particularly in the area of transistor amplifiers.
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Meaning of the name - Tapio
The name Tapio is derived from the Finnish word "Tapio", which refers to the god of the forest in Finnish mythology. He is a protector of the forest and its inhabitants, embodying strength and resilience.
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Place of Birth: Jalasjärvi
Place of Death: Helsinki
Educated At: Vaasan Suomalainen Lyseon
Occupation: inventor
Employers: Vaasan Radiokonepaja Oy | Haapala Oy | Oy Radioputki Ab | Suomen Philips Oy | Helvar Oy | Voimaradio Oy
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 22, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 22, 2024 |
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| Sun | 1 Taurus 26 | 3 Taurus 3 | 19 Leo 48 |
| Moon | 11 Aquarius 50 | 18 Libra 48 | 2 Aries 11 |
| Mercury | 18 Taurus 5 | 16 Aries 19 | 17 Virgo 10 |
| Venus | 5 Gemini 52 | 21 Aries 39 | 27 Virgo 5 |
| Mars | 29 Aquarius 32 | 23 Pisces 52 | 18 Taurus 8 |
| Jupiter | 10 Scorpio 28 | 22 Taurus 11 | 6 Scorpio 56 |
| Saturn | 9 Taurus 11 | 15 Pisces 49 | 20 Taurus 27 |
| Uranus | 29 Capricorn 16 | 21 Taurus 57 | 26 Capricorn 26 |
| Neptune | 18 Cancer 54 | 28 Pisces 40 | 22 Cancer 22 |
| Pluto | 26 Gemini 13 | 2 Aquarius 4 | 28 Gemini 36 |
| Rahu | 10 Taurus 31 | 14 Aries 54 | 4 Taurus 32 |
| Ketu | 10 Scorpio 31 | 14 Libra 54 | 4 Scorpio 32 |
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