History of the manufacturer
RGD, Radio Gramophone Development; Birmingham
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| Name: | RGD, Radio Gramophone Development; Birmingham (GB) |
| Abbreviation: | rgd |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
RGD, Radio Gramophone Development Co.Ltd., Newtown Row, Birmingham; In 1929 the address is given as St Peter's Place, Broad Street, Birmingham, when they manufactured magnetic pick-ups and complete radiogramophones. |
| History: |
They were taken over by Regentone in 1952 but the R.G.D. brand name continued. Around 1960/61 STC took over Ace, Argosy, Regentone and RGD. Marketing and distribution moved to the KB Factory in Footscray, Kent. Eventually the radios were made in the Far East, as were ITT KB. In the early to mid 70's the names RGD, Regentone and KB were all phased out and radios were sold in the UK as just "ITT". |
This manufacturer was suggested by Konrad Birkner † 12.08.2014.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB | 36 | 625 | VP4B | Osram tuneon neon tuning indicator. Later sets fitted with Mullard TV4 magic eye valve. |
| GB | 50 | 750G | A console radiogram with a 3 band radio and a 3 speed Garrard RC72 autochanger. | |
| GB | 46 | Radio Gramophone 1046G | VP41 | A console radiogram with a MW/LW/3 x SW radio and a 78 rpm Garrard RC65 autochanger housed... |
| GB | 34 | 1201 | VMS4 | A console radiogram housed in a large wooden cabinet with a lid. MW and LW radio, Garrard ... |
| GB | 37 | Table Radio 623 [AC] | VP4B | An AC mains 4 band superhet table radio housed in a wooden cabinet. With magic eye and wit... |
| GB | 37 | Console Radio 628 [AC] | VP4B | An AC mains 4 band superhet console radio housed in a wooden cabinet. With magic eye and w... |
| GB | 37 | Radiogram 643 [AC] | VP4B | An AC mains 4 band superhet console radiogram housed in a wooden cabinet fitted with a Gar... |
| GB | 31 | P4 ACP4 | An AC mains console radiogram with a TRF radio and an autochanger. | |
| GB | 38 | 718 AC | ACVP2 | Large aeroplane dial, with extra vernier pointer. Magic eye. |
| GB | 50 | 1700C | unknown_Tube | 12" 405 line TV with VHF Tuner. |
| GB | 58 | B55 | DK96 | Battery is combined "balanced" Ever Ready B147, same four pin connector as B1... |
| GB | 58 | A112 Receiver 1-12 | ECC85 | The 3-15 and 3-20 are Auto Radiograms using the same chassis. Wavebands: LW... |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
~1948