The 'Majestic' brand was introduced in NZ in 1962.
'Majestic' branded equipment was manufactured by Dominion Radio and Electrical Corporation Ltd,
the distributor is unknown.
Currently there are 5 documented models.
Dominion Radio & Electrical introduced the Majestic brand to their lineup to replace the fading Philco brand in New Zealand. It sat alongside their budget portable lineup under the Dreco brand.
Earlier use:
Majestic was a well-known American brand in the early years, which had been imported and distributed by Farmers in the early 30's. Around 1941 there is a note in MGAR that Westco made a Majestic branded set (or sets?) for (it is believed) Spedding Ltd.
IMAGE | YEAR | MODEL CODE | VALVES | BANDS |
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1962 | Majestic Mantle | 5 | Broadcast | |
1962ish | Majestic Upright 5V Stereogram | 5 | Broadcast | |
1965ish | Majestic Debutante | 3 | Broadcast | |
1967ish | Majestic Herald | 3 valves, 1 rectifier diode | Broadcast | |
1969 | Majestic M-Q16 'Solid State Stereogram' | 12 transistors | Broadcast |