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Ultimate-Ekco (N.Z.) Co. Ltd.; Auckland
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| Name: | Ultimate-Ekco (N.Z.) Co. Ltd.; Auckland (NZ) |
| Abbreviation: | ultimate |
| Products: | Model types Others |
| Summary: |
Ultimate-Ekco (N.Z.) Co. Ltd., Quay Street, Auckland. |
| Founded: | 1955 |
| Closed: | 1967 |
| Production: | 1955 - 1967 |
| History: |
"Ultimate-Ekco (N.Z.) Ltd." was formed in 1955 when Radio (1936) Ltd. began an association with the British firm E.K. Cole Ltd. From then on selected Ekco models were manufactured as well as existing "Ultimate" branded radios. |
This manufacturer was suggested by Vitor Oliveira.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ | 57 | RDM R-50-23 | 2N544 | Chassis, knobs and scale are same as Ultimate/Ekco "Explorer 8" except for minor component... |
| NZ | 55–59 | Ultimate Cygnet RCP | ECH42 | 5-Valve superhet broadcast (MW) mantel receiver available in ivory, walnut, Grey, Green an... |
| NZ | 56 | Ekco Sprite RCX | UCH42 | There are two variants of the Ekcosprite - this model was originally an AC/DC set impor... |
| NZ | 58 | Explorer 8 RDM | 2N544 | Similar chassis as the Ultimate Ecko (NZ) RDM R-50-23 6 batteries type 950 1.5V Rol... |
| NZ | 55–59 | Cygnet RCP | ECH42 | This radio was available in 5 pastel colours. It is very similar to the model R... |
| NZ | 57 | Voyager Transistor Seven RDE | 2N219 | Same chassis as Ultimate Ecko Venturer Transistor Seven. Battery Eveready 2504, 6V. ... |
| NZ | 57 | Venturer Transistor Seven RDE | 2N219 | 7 transistor radio with 3 IF stages and push-pull audio output. |
| NZ | 55 | Ultimate Sorrento RDG | ECH42 | 5-Valve superhet broadcast (MW) table model receiver. Original schematic dated July 195... |
| NZ | 57 | Ultimate Auto-Portable RDR | 2N544 | 8-Transistor superhet with RF stage 3 In 1 broadcast receiver. Available as a Aut... |
| NZ | 56 | Courier Special RCD | 6BE6 | THE "COURIER SPECIAL" LOWBOY A most attractive radiogram was recently released by ... |
| NZ | 56 | Ultimate Stuart RCL | 6BE6 | 5-Valve superhet broadcast (MW) table radio. Rola 6" x 9" 6-9H permanent magnet speaker... |
| NZ | 56 | Ultimate Sherwood RBK [Series 2] | 6BE6 | 5-Valve superhet broadcast (MW) lowboy console radiogram with 3 speed automatic record cha... |
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