History of the manufacturer
Q-Plus (Brand), R.W. Steane & Co. Pty. Ltd; Auburn, VIC
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| Name: | Q-Plus (Brand), R.W. Steane & Co. Pty. Ltd; Auburn, VIC (AUS) |
| Abbreviation: | q-plus |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
R.W. Steane & Co. Pty. Ltd. Brand: Q-Plus Manufactured Radio & Television tuners, coil components and iron dust cores. |
| Founded: | 1947 |
| Production: | 1947 - |
| History: |
The company was registered by R.W. Steane in March 1947.[1] They manufactured;
They registered as a public company in June 1960.[2] In the 1960’s they were agents for Tung-Sol valves and Transistors.[3] [1] The Herald (VIC) Mar 3, 1947, Page 10. |
This manufacturer was suggested by Gary Cowans.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | 58 | Q-Plus TV Turret Tuner VTT/1 | TV Turret Tuner with RF stage. Covers Australian Channels 1-10 | |
| AUS | 51 | Q-Plus Spot Frequency Alignment Oscillator | 3V4 | Test instrument provides a fixed frequency of 455kHz, modulated with 400Hz for IF alignmen... |
| AUS | 57 | Q-Plus Pre-Fab IF Strip MK1 | 6CB6 | Pre-fabricated Video and sound Television IF strip, completely wired aligned and tested. ... |
| AUS | 57 | Q-Plus Pre-Fab IF Strip MK2 | 6CB6 | Pre-fabricated Video and sound Television IF strip, completely wired aligned and tested. ... |
| AUS | 60 | 14” Portable Television | 14” portable Television sold as a complete tested unit or as a kitset. The turret tuner... |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
[1]The Herald (VIC) Mar 3, 1947, Page 10.
[2] Radio, TV & Hobbies, Jun 1960, Page 87.
[3] Broadcast & Television Yearbook 1965, Page 225.
New Factory. Australasian Radio World May 1948 Page 24