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ROMAC
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Romac Radio Corporation Ltd., The Hyde, Hendon, London N.W.9
![Picture of table model [7K]](../../dbase/romac/179_180_table.jpg)
![Picture of cocktail cabinet model [6K]](../../dbase/romac/179_180_console.jpg)
Romac had produced a few radios before expanding into the television
market in 1949. An unusual feature of the console is an additional section at
the side for used as a cocktail cabinet, though to my mind it looks like someone
tacked half a wardrobe on the side of mediocre television cabinet.
They were probably a bit too ambitious for a small company as
when they launched thier first television they also produced a 12-channel set
for the American market¹. This was not a good idea for a small company
that, it is claimed², was poorly managed and working with insufficiantly
skilled workforce ; Romac finally went into receivership in 1951.
| YEAR |
MODEL |
STYLE |
CRT |
VALVES |
RF |
NOTES |
PRICE |
| May49 |
?179? |
T |
10" |
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S/Het (L/B) |
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| (Aug50) |
179 |
Table |
12" |
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1ch, either London or Birmingham ('L' and 'B' suffixes) using
plug-in coils. |
AC mains |
| £68-11-6 |
£56-0-0 |
| £12-11-6 |
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| (Aug50) |
Cocktail console |
| £81-18-0 |
£66-17-6 |
| £15-0-6 |
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| (Aug50) |
180 |
(Fringe versions of the model 179 with additional RF amplifier) |
| ~Sep50 |
189 |
Table |
12" Al. |
S/Het |
1ch, either London or Birmingham ('L' and 'B' suffixes) using
plug-in coils. |
AC mains |
| £68-11-6 |
£56-0-0 |
| £12-11-6 |
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| ~Sep50 |
189 |
Console |
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| ~Sep50 |
189C |
Cocktail console |
| £81-18-0 |
£66-17-6 |
| £15-0-6 |
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| ~Sep50 |
190 |
Fringe versions of the 180-range. Fitted with
additional pre-amplifier |
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| ~Sep50 |
190 |
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| ~Sep50 |
190C |
| £84-6-10 |
£68-17-6 |
| £15-9-4 |
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Note : Some conflict exists between the model numbers.
| Notes : |
1. |
From Wireless & Electrical Trader, 14th May 1949 and
Wireless World, June 1949. |
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2. |
From 'The Setmakers' by Keith Geddes and Gordon Bussey. |
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3. |
Trader service sheet 1219 (Oct. 55) lists no other models. |
![Click for larger view [82K]](../../dbase/romac/adv/179_180.jpg)
![Click for larger view [59K]](../../dbase/romac/adv/189_190.jpg)