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Pelican (Brand), Pell Cahill & Co. Ltd. / Cahill & Co. Ltd.; London
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| Name: |
Pelican (Brand), Pell Cahill & Co. Ltd. / Cahill & Co. Ltd.; London
(GB)
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| Abbreviation: |
pelican |
| Products: |
Model types
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| Summary: |
Pell, Cahill and Co., Ltd.
64 Newman Street, London W1. (1925)
Cahill & Co. Ltd.
64 Newman Street, London W1. (1926-1927)
Brand: Pelican Pelican brand portable radios, spearheaded by Pell Cahill & Co./Cahill & Co. Ltd., offered convenience, simplicity, and innovative features like the Univernier dial.
Although their time under Cahill & Co. Ltd. was relatively short, Pelican radios left a mark on the early portable radio market with their user-friendly approach and focus on clean aesthetics. |
| Founded: |
1925 |
| Closed: |
1927 |
| Production: |
1925 - 1927
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| History: |
Rise and Fall of Pelican Portable Radios: Birth of a Brand: - Established in 1925, Pell Cahill & Co., Ltd. (later Cahill & Co. Ltd.) launched the Pelican brand of portable radios.
- Key figures behind the company included L. H. Pell, M. R. Cahill, and J. C. I. McConnell. [1]
Pelican's Unique Selling Points: - Convenience: Pelican radios boasted being easily portable and simple to operate.
- No Antennas: No unsightly aerial or earth connections were required, a major selling point for those who preferred clutter-free setups.
- Optional Long-Distance Reception: Despite the no-antenna design, Pelican sets offered the option to connect aerials and earth for enhanced reception at longer distances.
Innovation: The Pelican Univernier Dial: - Pelican introduced the innovative Univernier dial, promising precise tuning and improved selectivity.
- This sensitive dial responded to the slightest touch, allowing for pinpoint station adjustments and optimal signal strength.
- Existing radios could be upgraded with Univernier dials by simply replacing the variable condenser or variometer dials.[2]
Shifting Sands: - The company advertised as Pell Cahill & Co. Ltd. until December 1925, then switched to Cahill & Co. Ltd.
- By October 1928, the Pelican four-valve portable set was no longer produced by Cahill & Co. Ltd. and had been taken over by Cliftophone & Records Ltd. [3]
[1] Broadcaster & Wireless Retailer Apr 1925, Page 175.
[2] Wireless Constructor Sep 1925, Page 1041.
[3] Wireless World Sep 26, 1928, Page 410. [1] Electrical Review Oct 9, 1925, Page 595.
[2] Wireless World Sep 26, 1928, Page 410. |
This manufacturer was suggested by John Koster.
Some models:
| Country |
Year |
Name |
1st Tube |
Notes |
| GB |
25 |
Pelican 1-Valve Set |
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The great feature of the Pelican Wireless Sets is that besides being conveniently portable... |
| GB |
25 |
Pelican 3-Valve Set |
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The great feature of the Pelican Wireless Sets is that besides being conveniently portable... |
| GB |
25 |
Pelican 4-Valve Set |
DE2LF_MOV |
The great feature of the Pelican Wireless Sets is that besides being conveniently portabl... |
| GB |
25–27 |
Pelican Univernier Dial |
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Pelican Univernier Dial
If previously you have found it difficult to tune in dista... |
| GB |
26 |
Pelican 2-valve Set |
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Pelican 2-valve Set.
Gives good loudspeaker strength and pure reproduction up to 20 mil... |
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