History of the manufacturer
Brownlee Brothers Limited; Dublin
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| Name: | Brownlee Brothers Limited; Dublin (IRL) |
| Abbreviation: | brownlee |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
Brownlee Brothers Limited Produced variations of UK Pilot radios under licence from at least early 1950s and including a transistor portable in the 1960s. They also were a retailer for Thorn (Ferguson) products. |
| Closed: | 1963 |
| History: |
The company was founded by the brothers Frederick William Brownlee, born 10 May 1902 and Walter Brownlee, born 6 November 1906. Bownlee features as supplier of Pilot in the 1937 Radio Exhibtion in Dublin, advertised 8th September 1936 in the Irish Press. A Brownlee retail company may have been active as late as 1977, at Dolphin's Barn in Dublin. |
This manufacturer was suggested by Michael Watterson.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRL | 52 | Pilot Mariner Mk II (Mk 2) | 12AH8 | There is also a Radiogram version. This is based on case and chassis of the UK Pilot Bl... |
| IRL | 54 | Mariner Auto-TRG Pilot Mariner MkII | 12AH8 | There is also a Radio version. This is adapted from case and based on the metal work of... |
| IRL | 55 | Pilot Encore | ECC85 | Record Changer is BSR Monarch UA-8, with TC8 turnover mono crystal cartridge. Chassis s... |
| IRL | 54 | Piliot 65 | ECH81 | Pilot 65 5-valve, superhet, AC-powered radiogram. |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
Irish Press 8th September 1936, features Brownlee Bros. in relation to Pilot Radios in the forthcoming 1937 Dublin Radio Exhibition.
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