Name: | Genalex, BGE (brand), British General Electric Co. Pty Ltd.; Sydney, NSW. (AUS) |
Abbreviation: | british-GE |
Products: | Model types Brand |
Summary: |
British General Electric Co. Pty. Ltd. Brands: Genalex, BGE |
Production: | 1924 - 1962 |
History: |
The British General Electric Co. started importing British made sets under the name of "Gecophone" from about 1924. After 1930 sets were manufactured by Thom and Smith Ltd (Tasma) under the name of Genalex. Between 1956 & 1962 BGE branded products were manufactured by Standard Telephones & Cables (STC). In 1933 the company made an agreement with Amalgamated Wireless Valve Co. Ltd. (AWV) for tubes to be made with the Osram brand. This was limited to most of the series of tubes on the market at the time and did not include octal based types. The tube boxes were marked "Made in Australia for the British General Electric Co. Ltd.", along with the Osram brand name. The agreement apparently lasted until 1940. The brand used for radios was changed to BGE in 1953. |
This manufacturer was suggested by Peter Hughes.
Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
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AUS | 37 | Mitchell (Console) BC430 | EK2 | See also Tasma model 430. |
AUS | 39 | Dapper 600 | 6K8G | This radio has push buttons for tuning only, no dial. |
AUS | 37 | BC455 | CF2 | Has switched variable selectivity. Same chassis as Tasma model 455. |
AUS | 37 | BC445 | EK2 | Uses same chassis as Tasma model 445. |
AUS | 33 | Dapper 5 Genalex 180-M | 57 | This radio is similar to the Tasma "Baby" model 180. The Dapper 5 180M is also called Gena... |
AUS | 38/39 | BC510 [Console] | EK2 | |
AUS | 37 | BC415 | 1C4 | Same chassis as Tasma model 415. |
AUS | 37 | Mitchell (Console) BC435 | EK2 | Uses switched variable selectivity. Same chassis as Tasma model 435. |
AUS | 37 | BC460 [Table] | EK2 | Also available in console cabinet. Same chassis as Tasma model 460. |
AUS | 36 | Glenelg BC350 | CK1 | |
AUS | 36 | Lachlan BC350 | CK1 | This model uses the same chassis as the Tasma model 350. |
AUS | 36 | BC335 | 1C4 | This model uses the same chassis as the Tasma model 335. |
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