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.

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