2024 Calendar
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Location: Cameron Park, NSW
Member since 5 November 2010
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I have produced a 2024 version of my radio calendar, now listing on Ebay, item number 166363020281, my user name is gandhn.
Please enjoy it.
Harold
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Location: NSW
Member since 10 June 2010
Member #: 681
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Looks great.
Is the AWA Champion depicted the silky oak version mentioned in Radiomuseum?
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Location: Naremburn, NSW
Member since 15 November 2005
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I just bought one.
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A valve a day keeps the transistor away...
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Location: NSW
Member since 10 June 2010
Member #: 681
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One of the nicest Aussie designs that we have.
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Location: Naremburn, NSW
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Photos uploaded.
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A valve a day keeps the transistor away...
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Location: Linton, VIC
Member since 30 December 2016
Member #: 2028
Postcount: 472
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Was there an AWA/Hotpoint relationship once upon a time?
I have Hotpoint mantle radio very similar to that photo.
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Location: Hill Top, NSW
Member since 18 September 2015
Member #: 1801
Postcount: 2079
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Yes, there's a number of dual-branded Radiola/Hotpoint radios.
I've got a few that look like the bottom photo.
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Location: Sydney, NSW
Member since 28 January 2011
Member #: 823
Postcount: 6763
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Was there an AWA/Hotpoint relationship once upon a time?
From Radiomuseum:
QUOTE: 1920 History:
Australian General Electric Ltd. was owned jointly by General Electric (USA) and Associated Electrical Industries (UK). In the early years, radio sets sold by Australian General Electric (AGE) were made by AWA and carried the label "Bandmaster", later sets from Australian General Electric were sold as "Hotpoint". Later the company was known as Australian Electrical Industries.
Later because of US anti-trust legislation, GE (USA) had to withdraw from Australia. AGE was then fully owned by Associated Electric Industries (AEI) UK. Another branch of AEI, the UK-based Ediswan-EKCO erected a production plant for radios and TV at Villawood, Sydney, but Ediswan-EKCO (aust) Pty Ltd. closed down in the years following introduction of television in Australia.
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Location: Cameron Park, NSW
Member since 5 November 2010
Member #: 770
Postcount: 409
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I thought I responded to STC830 and Brad, but must have pressed the wrong button.....a seniors moment and I 'll try again.
Thanks Brad.
STC830, I wasn't aware of that colour reference in Radiomuseum, but I'm sure you are right. The radio is a much lighter brown than the conventional walnut bakelite, too different to be just a variation of walnut.
Harold
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Location: NSW
Member since 10 June 2010
Member #: 681
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I only have ivory and walnut examples. I have been on the lookout for a burghundy example but those that have turned up on ebay etc have had various serious faults. Not hanging out for one, but I do like the design.
Brad's silky oak version is the first I have ever seen and Radiomuseum does not show it. Radiomuseum might have a burghundy example going on the reddish knobs, but you can't tell from the colour of the case.
Going on what is seen for sale on ebay and gumtree for example I wonder if there might be plain dark brown examples out there, but could just be lousy photos.
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Location: Hill Top, NSW
Member since 18 September 2015
Member #: 1801
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Mine are all ivory - never seen a brown version. There's different sizes though - of those in immediate view, I have a large one and a small one.
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Location: Latham, ACT
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Location: NSW
Member since 10 June 2010
Member #: 681
Postcount: 1303
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They are well worth it, but watch out for incorrect dial stringing that still works.
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Location: Naremburn, NSW
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G'day Harold,
I now have the calendar - very well made and I appreciate the fast postage.
That will take pride of place in my office come 2025.
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A valve a day keeps the transistor away...
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Location: Sydney, NSW
Member since 28 January 2011
Member #: 823
Postcount: 6763
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That will take pride of place in my office come 2025.
I'm planning on using mine in 2024
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