The 'Ariel' brand was introduced in NZ in 1932 and lasted until 1940.
'Ariel' branded equipment was manufactured by Imperial Radio Manufacturing Co. Ltd,
they were distributed by Warwick Smeeton Ltd .
Currently there are 9 documented models.
IMAGE | YEAR | MODEL CODE | VALVES | BANDS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1933ish | Ariel model 7VBC | 7 | Broadcast | |
1935 | Ariel 6V_DW_35 | 6 | Dual Wave | |
1935 | Ariel 6V_GF_DW_35 'Grandfather Clock Radio' | 6 | Dual Wave | |
1937 | Ariel model 117-6 'Grandfather Clock' | 6 | All Wave | |
1937 | Ariel model 1176 | 6 | All Wave | |
1937ish | Ariel model 3176 | 6 | All Wave | |
1937ish | Ariel 6V_GF_AW 'Grandfather Clock Radio' | 6 | All Wave | |
1939ish | Ariel model 1194 | 5 | Dual Wave | |
1949ish | Ariel 5VBC-49 | 5 | Broadcast |