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ROMAC

Romac Radio Corporation Ltd., The Hyde, Hendon, London N.W.9

Picture of table model [7K] Picture of cocktail cabinet model [6K]

Romac had produced a few radios before expanding into the television market in 1949. An unusual feature of the console is an additional section at the side for used as a cocktail cabinet, though to my mind it looks like someone tacked half a wardrobe on the side of mediocre television cabinet.

They were probably a bit too ambitious for a small company as when they launched thier first television they also produced a 12-channel set for the American market¹. This was not a good idea for a small company that, it is claimed², was poorly managed and working with insufficiantly skilled workforce ; Romac finally went into receivership in 1951.

YEAR

MODEL

STYLE

CRT

VALVES

NOTES

PRICE

May49

?179?

10"

S/Het (L/B)

(Aug50)

179

Table

12"

1ch, either London or Birmingham ('L' and 'B' suffixes) using plug-in coils.

AC mains

£68-11-6	£56-0-0
	£12-11-6

(Aug50)

Cocktail console

£81-18-0	£66-17-6
	£15-0-6

(Aug50)

180

(Fringe versions of the model 179 with additional RF amplifier)

~Sep50

189

Table

12" Al.

S/Het

1ch, either London or Birmingham ('L' and 'B' suffixes) using plug-in coils.

AC mains

£68-11-6	£56-0-0
	£12-11-6

~Sep50

189

Console

£73-9-6	£60-0-0
	£13-9-6

~Sep50

189C

Cocktail console

£81-18-0	£66-17-6
	£15-0-6

~Sep50

190

Fringe versions of the 180-range. Fitted with additional pre-amplifier

£61-0-6	£58-0-0
	£13-0-6

~Sep50

190

£77-14-0	£63-9-0
	£14-5-0

~Sep50

190C

£84-6-10	£68-17-6
	£15-9-4

Note : Some conflict exists between the model numbers.


Advert from August 1950 Link to larger view [82K]	Advert from December 1950 Link to larger view [59K]

Notes :	1.	From Wireless & Electrical Trader, 14th May 1949 and Wireless World, June 1949.
	2.	From 'The Setmakers' by Keith Geddes and Gordon Bussey.
	3.	Trader service sheet 1219 (Oct. 55) lists no other models.

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