History of the manufacturer
Peerless Radio Company; Adelaide SA
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| Name: | Peerless Radio Company; Adelaide SA (AUS) |
| Abbreviation: | peerle-sa |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
Peerless Radio Company Brand: Peerless Manufactured the Peerless brand of radios in South Australia during the 1940’s, including sets powered from 32 Volts for use on rural farm power plants. |
| Founded: | 1940 |
| History: |
Jack Ferry worked for the company in the early 1940’s before leaving and starting Ferry Sound Industries. |
This manufacturer was suggested by Gary Cowans.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | 45 | Farm Radio | 6SK7 | 6-valve, 32 volts powered superhet. (No vibrator) Dunlite sold them to complement ... |
| AUS | 45 | Peerless 5 Valve | 5Z4 | 5-valve broadcast band, AC-powered superhet. |
| AUS | 46 | 4 valve | 6J8 | 4-valve, AC-powerd superhet. Designed by Jack Ferry. |
| AUS | 46 | Peerless 5 Valve, Dual Band | 6J8 | 5-valve AC-powered, dual-band superhet. |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
Chapter 3 from Adelaide’s Early Radio’s and Tape and Tape Recorders, ISBN 06462754 by Neville Ellison. Permission to list by Keith Ellison.
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