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Orthodyne Radio; J. Bonhomme; Liège, Bruxelles

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Name: Orthodyne Radio; J. Bonhomme; Liège, Bruxelles    (B)  
Abbreviation: orthodyne
Products: Model types
Summary:

Constructions Radio-Électriques Bonhomme
43-45-47 Rue Dossin et 45 Rue de l'Université, Liége (1930)

Établissements Jean Bonhomme S.A.
43-45-47 Rue Dossin et 45 Rue de l'Université, Liége (1935)
aussi : 42 Rue des Commerçants, Bruxelles (1935)
43-47 Rue Dossin, Liège (1954)

Marque : Orthodyne Radio

Founded: 1922
History:

Fondée comme société anonyme par Jean-Lambert Bonhomme, au capital de 1.000.000 franc, le 29 janvier 1922.

La marque Orthodyne a été établie en 1924.

This manufacturer was suggested by Bruno Brasseur.


Some models:
Country Year Name 1st Tube Notes
37 692 6A8  Rotatable sound reflector with brass knobs in front of loudspeaker. The type number is ... 
36 366 6D6   
39 399 [without keys] 6K7  The same model was apparently offered with automatic tuning, see model 399 with keys. 
39 537 6A7  3 wavebands from 16 to 2000 m. Tone control. Cabinet similar to 385 (5 tubes) and 386 (... 
37/38 387 6D6  3 wavebands from 16 to 2000 m. Tone control. 
29 NBD7    
35 356 6D6   
28/29 Super-Modulateur [without meter] R43  Reception range 200 to 3000 m. See also model Super Modulateur of the year 1927 with bu... 
99 Doublet with ID=265254    
37/38 385 6A7  3 wavebands from 16 to 2000 m. Tone control. Remark: first tube 6A7 is not absolutely c... 
49 449   Preliminary data. 
49 549   Preliminary data. 

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

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Text in "La Radio-Industrie", taken from Bostyn Brecht, "De opkomst [...] van de Belgische Radio-Industrie [...]"tbn_b_orthodyne_text.jpg

  

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