'National' branded equipment was manufactured by various companies, they were distributed by John Burns & Co. Ltd. Currently there are 11 documented models.
Not to be confused with National from Japan (National Panasonic).
There seem to have been two major manufacturers - Westco Products and Radio (1936) Ltd, however Sheffield Radio Ltd sets have also been seen.
| IMAGE | YEAR | MODEL CODE | VALVES | BANDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1935 | National model AR | 5 | Broadcast |
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1937 | National model BCU | 7 | All Wave |
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1939 | National model CMU | 5 | Broadcast |
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1939 | National model COS 'De Luxe Chest' | 5 + magic eye | Broadcast |
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1940 | National model ECU | 5 | Broadcast |
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1941 | National model FA | 6 + magic eye | 5 |
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1942 | National model 427VBS | 7 | 5 |
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1945 | National model B44 'Mighty Midget' | 5 | Broadcast |
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1947 | National model 117 | 6 + magic eye | 5 |
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1947ish | National model B44 | 5 | Broadcast |
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1949 | National model 29 'Perspex' | 6 | Broadcast |
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