The N.Z. Vintage Radio Project

4 valve broadcast band mantle radio

When Al Bell took over the Antone company, he re-made the Antone Cadet as a Bell model with updated circuitry.

The Antone Cadet which preceded this model.

It's worth noting that the author has not seen the Cadet name used specifically to describe this Bell model, although it seems to be the name generally used to identify it.  The Cadet name would also be later re-used to describe a cheaper variant of the upcoming Colt lineup (in around 1958).

The same cabinet (sourced from Airzone in Australia) that was used for the Antone Cadet was used.

The cabinet was sourced from Airzone in Australia, and used in several models there, like this Malvern Star