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Burgin Electric Co. Ltd., (Becolian), (Burginphone); Sydney
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| Name: | Burgin Electric Co. Ltd., (Becolian), (Burginphone); Sydney (AUS) |
| Abbreviation: | burgin |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
Burgin Electric Co. Ltd, 1922 – 352 Kent Street, Sydney. 1924 – 340 Kent Street Sydney. The company made radios with the "Becolian" and "Burginphone" brands. They also operated radio station 2BE, which was the first "B" class station in Australia and opened in November, 1924 but closed in 1929. |
| Founded: | 1922 |
| Closed: | 1931 |
| Production: | 1923 - |
| History: |
The Burgin Electric Co was started by R Burgin in 1922 as Electrical Engineers installing electricity in houses. They started manufacturing radio receivers in 1924 whilst also continuing the electrical business. In august 1924, the Burgin Electric Co., Ltd., listed as manufacturers, importers, and suppliers of electrical and wireless apparatus at 352 Kent-street, Sydney was formed. Directors: R. Burgin, R. S. Goward, L. W. Knight, and O. F. Mingay. The company was liquidated in April, 1931. |
This manufacturer was suggested by Stuart Irwin.
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | 24 | Becolian Four | Two tuning dials. Wave band change by switch on front panel. | |
| AUS | 24/25 | Burginphone | Advertised in the “Sydney Mail”, (NSW), November 5, 1924. | |
| AUS | 25 | Burginphone Model 8 | Advertised in 1925 for AUS £72/- complete with all accessories. |
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