Name: | Kingsley (brand); various manufacturers (AUS) | |||
Abbreviation: | kingsley | |||
Products: | Model types Others | |||
Summary: |
Kingsley was an Australian brand used by various manufacturers from 1934 till 1971. Howard Kingsley Love (1896 - 1948) Love served as a lieutenant in the AIF during WW1 and later as a pilot in the Australian Flying Corps. He was shot down behind German Lines and became a POW until the war ended. As a keen radio amateur he was granted an experimental licence with the call sign A-3BM and later VK3BM & VK3KU after WW1. He was foundation member of the Wireless Institute of Australia and served several terms as Victorian and Federal president.[8] |
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Founded: | 1934 | |||
Closed: | 1971 | |||
Production: | 1934 - 1971 | |||
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Kingsley Teleradio Constructions Pty., Ltd. (1934 - 1937) Production: 1934 - 1937 Founded by Howard Kingsley Love in 1934 after leaving Radiovision (Aust) Pty Ltd.[1][2]
Kingsley Radio Pty. Ltd. (1937-1949) Production: 1937 - 1949 Kingsley Radio Pty. Ltd. was formed by a takeover in August 1937 of Kingsley Teleradio Constructions with Howard Kingsley Love as a director.[3] The company manufactured Kingsley radios and radio parts, including coils, tuning units and, for a short time, speakers. They developed an application of ferrite particles to RF circuits, leading to the kingsley “Ferroclad” & “Ferrotune” technology. They are best known for their production, during WWII, of the KCR-11 (AR7) communications receiver. During World War Two they moved from Spring Street, Melbourne to a larger factory at St. Kilda Road, Melbourne, opposite the Shrine of Remembrance. After the war, another factory was opened in Petersham, Sydney due to the majority of Australia's electronics industry being in Sydney.[4] Sadly, in 1948 Howard Love died from heart failure due to overwork and stress. Shortly after, Kingsley Radio was closed down in 1949.[5] The premises at 380 St. Kilda Road were initially taken over by Aegis Manufacturing Company and A & R Electronics (transformers) and in July 1950 by J. H. Magrath & Co. Pty. Ltd. as a car radio installation and service station.[6][7]
Kingsley Radio, Melbourne Victoria (1953? - 1957?) Manufactured car radios[9] and also manufactured RF and IF coils.[11]
Kingsley Radio Pty., Ltd. (1960? - 1971?) Manufacturers and agents for imported Hitachi radios.[10] [1] News (SA) Aug 3, 1932, Page 7. |
This manufacturer was suggested by Stuart Irwin.
Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
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AUS | 42 | K/CR/11 [RAAF receiver type AR7] | 6U7G | The Kingsley K/CR/11 is a communications type receiver similar in concept to the National ... |
AUS | 47 | High Quality Six (6) | 6J8G | 6 Valve, AC powered superhet with a wide band IF centred on 1900kHz and a direct coupled a... |
AUS | 46 | Ferrotune KFT1 | 6J8G | 5 valve, AC powered, superhet radio receiver. This was a kit set for home construction.... |
AUS | 69 | KM101 Ch= K8 | The transistors and diodes (x 3) are branded with the Fairchild logo. Colours available... | |
AUS | 56 | 6 Valve Car Radio | The radio comes with tailor made dashbaord fittings for Vauxhalls, Holdens and Volkswagons. | |
AUS | 47 | KF/C610 | 6AK5 | Short Wave converter covering 50 - 54 MHz band. This unit is connected to the antenna t... |
AUS | 66 | KP-200 | BC108 | The Kingsley KP-200 is a small portable record player contained in a wooden case with lid,... |
AUS | 47 | Walkie-Talkie | 1R5 | This was a kit set for home construction. It was a "foundation kit" consisting of... |
AUS | 62–70 | Kingsley RKR Radiogram | 6AN7 | Total height with optional legs is 24 inches. The RKR circuit is closely based on the Phil... |
AUS | 69 | KG536 | Solid-state compact modular radiogram on short legs with a 4-speed changer. Separate speak... | |
AUS | 68–70 | KP309 | Portable solid-state, 4-speed record player. Vinyl covered case in Executive Teak,... | |
AUS | 69 | KG537 | Stereo radiogram with a 4-speed record changer. Cabinet finishes available in Maple, Wa... |
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