History of the manufacturer
Brighton Radio Company, Concord Electronics; Brighton, London
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| Name: | Brighton Radio Company, Concord Electronics; Brighton, London (GB) |
| Abbreviation: | brightonra |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
Brighton Radio Company, 69 Preston Street, Brighton, Sussex (1954) Also Concord Electronics Ltd. 69 Preston Street, Brighton, Sussex |
| Founded: | 1954 |
| Closed: | 1966 |
| History: |
Regular advertiser of surplus Electronics and Radios in 1950s & 1960s particularly in Practical Wireless.
They appear to have used fictitious brands such as such as J. Roberts Radio similar to established names. No connection to Roberts Radio Co. Many items sold as kits or assembled for an extra fee. Very similar range of chassis, kits and complete Radios to Gladstone Radio of Farnborough, Hants. The "Little Jewel" apparently by "J. Roberts Radio" with a heraldic crest suggestive of the real Roberts Radio "By Appointment" logo was also marketed by them as a "made in Great Britian" "Skyroma". Perhaps Roberts complained?
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This manufacturer was suggested by Clive Forder.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB | 57 | Skyroma One Valve Portable | 1G6 | A one valve portable sold in kit form through magazines such as "Pract... |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
A September 1954 advert in "Practical Wireless" magazine for the "Little Jewel" one valve portable radio on sale from "Brighton Radio Company, 69 Preston Street, Brighton 1, Sussex." Advert courtesy of RMorg member Keith Staines,his forum article 28/9/07.
A September 1965 advert in "Practical Wireless" magazine for radios by mail order from "Concord Electronics, 9 Western Road, Hove, Sussex." Advert courtesy of Geoff "Spontaflex" from his 8/11/2011 forum article on Concord Electronics on the UK Vintage Radio club website.
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