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University / University Graham Instruments Pty. Ltd., Radio Equipment Pty. Ltd.; Sydney

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Name: University / University Graham Instruments Pty. Ltd., Radio Equipment Pty. Ltd.; Sydney    (AUS)  
Abbreviation: university
Products: Model types Others
Summary:

Radio Equipment Pty. Ltd.
E.S.& A. Bank Buildings, 200 Broadway, Sydney (1938-1945)
375 Kent Street, Sydney (1945-1947)
5 North York Street, Sydney (1947-1950)

University Graham Instruments Pty Ltd.
5 North York Street, Sydney

Brand: University

The brand "University" was used on instruments and radios manufactured by Radio Equipment Pty Ltd, University Graham Instrument Co. and University Graham Instruments Pty Ltd. They were well known for their meters, signal generators, valve testers and they manufactured industrial and mining equipment

Founded: 1938
History:

Radio Equipment Pty. Ltd. was registered by Lancelot B. Graham and his wife, Ethel, on October 12, 1938.[1] The 1939 edition of the Radio Trade Annual lists LB Graham as Managing Director & Principal of the Australian Radio College and Managing Director of Radio Equipment Pty. Ltd. [2]

In early 1950 they had changed their name to University Graham Instrument Co. and in 1951 became University Graham Instruments Pty. Ltd.

University Graham Instruments Pty. Ltd. and Paton Electrical joined together to become University Paton Instruments​ (UPI) in the mid 1980's.

[1] The Sun (NSW ) Oct 12, 1938, Page 27.
[2] Radio Trade Annual, 1939, page 107.

This manufacturer was suggested by Stuart Irwin.


Some models:
Country Year Name 1st Tube Notes
AUS  40 PK3 1A7G  This radio was also available as a kit of parts for £8/17/-. 
AUS  62 Multimeter MVA-3   Sensitivity 5kΩ/V. 
AUS  40 RF Signal Generator SOA 6J7G  University brand RF Signal Generator Model SOA. Manufactured by Radio Equipment Pty... 
AUS  47 Unikit RF Oscillator OK1 3S4  The University Model OK1 RF Oscillator was sold in kit form for £7- or fac... 
AUS  47 Oscillator XOB 3S4  This is an R.F. service oscillator for radio service work.  It covers ~170 kHz t... 
AUS  52 Uniscope UBA   This is an R-C bridge for measuring resistor and capacitor values.  The indicator ... 
AUS  54 University Oscillator YOA 6AQ5  This service R.F. oscillator had 5 bands, covering 150 kHz to 30 MHz.  R.F. output... 
AUS  40 PK4 1A7G  "Serenade your sweetie with a University PK4 Portable" make this your selling slog... 
AUS  47 University Oscillator XOA   This is an R.F. service oscillator for radio service work.  It covers 160 kHz to... 
AUS  49 University Signal Generator SGA 6V6GT  This signal generator covers 155 kHz to 110 MHz in seven ranges. 
AUS  42 Supertester TST 6X5GT  This is a combined valve emission tester and multimeter for radio service work.  It c... 
AUS  46 Electronic Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter E.V.A.   This is a VTVM.  Input resistance 11 Meg on D.C., 1 Meg on A.C. 

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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):

Advertisement showing the complete range of University brand test instruments, prices and agents throughout Australia. From: The Australasian Radio World, September 1948tbn_aus_university_advert.jpg
[1] Registered on October 12, 1938. The Sun (NSW ) Oct 12, 1938, Page 27.tbn_aus_univerau_1_the_sun_nsw_oct_12_1938_p27.jpg
[2] RTA 1929, lists LB Graham as MD & Principal of the ARC and MD of Radio Equipment Pty. Ltd. Radio Trade Annual, 1939, page 107.tbn_aus_universau_2_rta39_page_107.jpg
Advert for a Multimeter from October 1946. Radio & Hobbies, Oct 1946, Page 63.tbn_aus_univerau_r_h_1946_p63.jpg

  

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