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Radolion (Brand), Wireless Agencies Ltd.; London

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Name: Radolion (Brand), Wireless Agencies Ltd.; London    (GB)  
Brand:
Radionette
Abbreviation: radolion
Summary:

Wireless Agencies Ltd.
64, Mortimer Street, London, W1. (1923)

Radolion Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
162, Shaftesbury Av., London, WC2. (1923)

Brand: Radolion

Wireless Agencies Ltd. was a British company that manufactured and sold electrical and radio accessories in 1923. The company also marketed Radolion and Radionette radios. However, most of the Radolion products which were manufactured by Radolion Manufacturing Co. Ltd. were unsatisfactory and had to be returned for repair. [1]

Wireless Agencies was registered as a private company on December 28, 1922. [5]

In March 1923, they also began selling Radionette radios which were later manufactured by Peter Curtis Ltd.[3]

 

Founded: 1922
Closed: 1923
Production: 1922 - 1923
History:

Peter Curtis was a former Royal Navy officer who founded Peter Curtis Ltd. in September 1923. It is unclear why he was involved with Wireless Agencies Ltd. for such a short period of time. It is possible that he was disillusioned with the company's management or with the quality of Radolion products. It is also possible that he simply decided to focus on his own company.

In July 1923 both Wireless Agencies Ltd. and Radolion Manufacturing Co. Ltd. were liquidated. This is likely due to a number of factors, including the poor quality of Radolion products and the increasing competition in the radio market. [1][2]

In the early 1920s, the radio market was rapidly growing and there were a number of new companies entering the market. This increased competition made it difficult for companies to survive, especially if they were producing low-quality products.

[1] Electrical Review Jul 27, 1923, Page 184.
{2] Electrical Review Jul 27, 1923, Page 184a.
[3] Popular Wireless Weekly Mar 3. 1923, Page iv.
[4] Popular Wireless Weekly Oct 25, 1924, Page 455.
[5] Electrical Review Jan 12, 1923, Page 68.

This manufacturer was suggested by Konrad Birkner † 12.08.2014.


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Country Year Name 1st Tube Notes
GB  23 The Radionette   Mahogany cabinet. BBC/PMG stamp, GPO No.423. An almost similar Radionette set in oak wa... 
GB  23 Radionette V. 1 R_England  Wireless Agencies LTD. Radionette V. 1 Receiver-Amplifier combination. Guaranteed 30 miles. 
GB  23 Radionette V. 2 R_England  Wireless Agencies LTD. Radionette V. 2 Receiver- 2-Stage Amplifier combination. Guaranteed... 
GB  23 Radolion Cabinet 3 valves    

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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):

[1] Electrical Review Jul 27,1923, Page 184.tbn_gb_wirelessag_1_electrical_review_jul_27_1923_page_184.jpg
[2] Electrical Review Jul 27,1923, Page 184a.tbn_gb_wirelessag_2_electrical_review_jul_27_1923_page_184a.jpg
[3] Popular Wireless Weekly Mar 3. 1923, Page iv.tbn_gb_wirelessag_3_popular_wireless_weekly_mar_3._1923_p_iv.jpg
[4] Popular Wireless Weekly Oct 25, 1924, Page 455.tbn_gb_wirelessag_4_popular_wireless_weekly_oct_25_1924_p_455.jpg
[5] Electrical Review Jan 12,1923, Page 68.tbn_gb_wirelessag_5_electrical_review_jan_12_1923_page_68.jpg
Popular Wireless Weekly Apr 21. 1923, Page 165.tbn_gb_wirelessag_popular_wireless_weekly_apr_21._1923_p_165.jpg
Wireless World Jan 27. 1923, Page lvii.tbn_gb_wirelessag_wireless_world_jan_27._1923_p_lvii.jpg

  

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