'Astor' branded equipment was manufactured by Pye (N.Z.) Ltd,
they had various distributors.
Currently there are 12 documented models.
Astor was a brand, belonging to the Radio Corporation Pty, Ltd (Austrlia). Pye introduced the Astor brand in NZ around the same time as they purchased the Radio Corporation of New Zealand, and simply used those facilities to produce them (initially, at least).
Astor was sold predominantly through the Columbus Radio Centre chain of stores, originally set up by Radio Corp to sell their Columbus brand radios.
| IMAGE | YEAR | MODEL CODE | VALVES | BANDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1957 | Astor model 616 | 6 | Dual Wave |
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1958ish | Astor model 525 | 5 | Broadcast |
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1959ish | Astor model FEU 'Hobart' | 5 | Broadcast |
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1960ish | Astor model 230 | 5 + magic eye | 5 |
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1960ish | Astor model EDV 'Melbourne' | 7 | Dual Wave |
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1960ish | Astor model M50 'Partygram' | 3 | Broadcast |
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1960ish | Astor model M53 'Transistaplayer' | 4 transistors | |
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1961 | Astor model GFT 'Bondi' | ||
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1961ish | Astor model JFU | 5 | 4 |
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1962ish | Astor model HGS 'Koala' | 6 transistors | Broadcast |
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1962ish | Astor model PLK 'Troubadour' | 5 | 4 |
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1964 | Astor model REU | 4 + rectifier diode | Broadcast |
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