History of the manufacturer
Helvar (Suomen Koneliike); Helsinki
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| Name: | Helvar (Suomen Koneliike); Helsinki (FIN) |
| alternative name: |
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| Brand: | Celeston, Helsinki || Radiophone || Regent, Helsinki || Reico, Helsinki || Rytmi, Helsinki || SMK, Tampere || The King, Helsinki || Ultra, Helsinki |
| Abbreviation: | helvar |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
Oy Helvar Ab, Helsinki, founded in 1921. Radiomanufacturing begins in 1930 and ends in 1968. Brands: Regent (Marketing by Suomen Koneliike). |
| Founded: | 1921 |
| Production: | 1930 - 1968 |
| History: |
Reico brand: Helvar aquired Oy Radiotekno Ab, Helsinki. They made radios from 1936 to 1943 and the new owner continued to use the name as a brand.
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Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIN | 57 | Jubile | ECC85 | |
| FIN | 57/58 | Melodia | ECC85 | |
| FIN | 55 | Jupiter | ECH81 | ECC189 as a substitute for ECC85 ?? Pending clarification. Functionwise ok. |
| FIN | 45 | Ultra Laji 569 TV | UCH21 | T(Tasavirta)= DC; V(Vaihtovirta)= AC; TV = AC/DC.This Ultra was made by Helvar for Suomen ... |
| FIN | 39 | 560 | ECH11 | |
| FIN | 48 | Regent 6650W | ECH21 | Radio was made by Helvar Oy Helsinki for markets of Suomen Koneliike Helsinki. |
| FIN | 45 | SMK 652V | ECH11 | SMK ! |
| FIN | 42 | 362TV | UCH11 | |
| FIN | 46 | 362TVb | UCH21 | Suomi Finland Patent: 216876 |
| FIN | 45 | 362TVc | ECH3 | |
| FIN | 45 | 362TVd | ECH3 | |
| FIN | 46 | 362TVe | 6J8G |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
Radio 9/1944
Helvar-logo from Radio-magazine 7-8/1944