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Amateur Wireless and Electrics & Amateur Wireless and RadioVision Magazines; London

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Name: Amateur Wireless and Electrics & Amateur Wireless and RadioVision Magazines; London    (GB)  
Abbreviation: amateurwi
Products: Model types
Summary:

Amateur Wireless and Electrics Magazine. (1922–1928)
Editor:
Bernard E. Jones.
Publisher: La Belie Sauvage, London, EC4

Amateur Wireless and RadioVision Magazine (1928-1935)
Editor: Bernard E. Jones. 
Publisher: Bernard Jones Publications, Ltd.; 58/61 Fester Lane, London, E.C.4.

 

Launching in 1922 as "Amateur Wireless and Electrics," this UK magazine catered to radio enthusiasts. The editors pledged to be a one-stop resource, offering practical advice, news, and industry information.

In 1928, recognizing the rise of television (then called "radiovision"), they changed the title to reflect this growing interest. After a successful run, it merged with "Practical Wireless" in 1935, continuing to serve the radio hobbyist community.

The projects from the above publications should be placed here as Models, hopefully from members who have built them.

Founded: 1922
Closed: 1935
Production: 1922 - 1935
History:

 A Magazine for the Budding Radio Enthusiast (As Envisioned by the Editors)

Debuting in the UK in 1922 as "Amateur Wireless and Electrics," this weekly publication catered to the burgeoning world of amateur radio construction.

The editors boldly declared their mission in the very first issue: to serve the wireless amateur "with practical information, with hints, and with kinks, with bright readable matter on the all-absorbing subject of wireless." They aimed to keep readers informed about the latest developments, answer questions, and showcase relevant products from industry players. As the editors themselves put it, "WE SERVE." [1]

Embracing the future, the magazine changed its name to "Amateur Wireless and RadioVision" in October 1928, reflecting the growing interest in television, then known as "radiovision." The announcement acknowledged that television wasn't yet commonplace, but promised to keep readers informed about its progress, "playing its part, however small, in bringing it about." [2]

After a successful run, "Amateur Wireless and RadioVision" merged with another publication, "Practical Wireless," in January 1935. This combined magazine continued to serve the radio enthusiast community.

[1] Amateur Wireless & Electrics Jun 10, 1922, Page 6.
[2] Amateur Wireless & Radiovision Oct 20, 1928, Page 591.

 

This manufacturer was suggested by Gary Cowans.


Some models:
Country Year Name 1st Tube Notes
GB  34 Penta-Quester VP2  The 1934 Penta-Quester radio, announced in April 1934, was a high-tech marvel for hobbyist... 
GB  34 Penta-Quester AC AW439   The same circuit as the earlier battery-powered Penta-questa. One special difference ... 

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

[1] Amateur Wireless & Electrics Jun 10, 1922, Page 6.tbn_gb_amateurwir_amateur_wireless_electric_jun_10_1922_page_6.jpg
[2] Amateur Wireless & Radiovision Oct 20, 1928, Page 591.tbn_gb_amateurwir_2_amateur_wireless_radiovision_oct_20_1928_page_591.jpg
Heartiest good wishes for most complete success from Senatore Gugliemo Marconi. Amateur Wireless & Electrics Jun 10, 1922, Page 3tbn_gb_amateurwir_1_amateur_wireless_electrics_jun_10_1922_page_3.jpg
Werbung Radio Pictorial Heft v. 13.04.1934 (vorletzte Seite)tbn_uk_amateur_wireless_penta_quester_radio_pictorial_13_04_1934.jpg
Amateur Wireless & Wireless Magazine Blueprint list. Amateur Wireless Jun 16, 1934, Page 628.tbn_gb_amateurwir_2_amateur_wireless_jun_16_1934_page_628.jpg

  

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