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 | 61 | Celeston Stereo Cadet 2000 | ECC85 | |
| FIN | 42/43 | SAKA 563 V | ECH3 | Provision has been made for retrofitting a magic eye tube EM11. Made by Helvar for Kesk... |
| FIN | 50–54 | Radiophone 5126 W | ECH21 | |
| FIN | 48–50 | Reico Laji 669W | ECH21 | Made by Helvar for brand "Reico" Oy Radiotekno Ab |
| FIN | 62/63 | Celeston Lilian de Luxe R | ||
| FIN | 58 | Minuetto | ECC85 | Selenium rectifier |
| FIN | 42/43 | 662 V | ||
| FIN | 63/64 | Trans 14 Export | ||
| FIN | 42/43 | 662 TV | ||
| FIN | 36/37 | Super 6/37~ | AK2 | Alternative tubes: O406, S423, D400, S424, P434, G459 |
| FIN | 50–54 | Reico 5187 W | ECH42 | |
| FIN | 61 | HELVAR-trans 2000 | OC171 | Transistor tabletop receiver, battery operated for areas without mains supply. |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
Radio 9/1944
Helvar-logo from Radio-magazine 7-8/1944
