The 'Stella' radio brand was introduced in NZ in around 1935.
Stella was manufactured by Radio Corporation of New Zealand Ltd,
they were distributed by Cory-Wright & Salmon Ltd.
Currently there are 14 documented models.
Some later models after the 37 clearout at RCNZ made by C&B
Also seen, advertising saying "Stella Radio - A Star for Every Station"
| IMAGE | YEAR | MODEL CODE | VALVES | BANDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1935 | Stella model 15 | 5 | Broadcast |
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1935 | Stella 5D 'Polaris' | 5 | Dual Wave |
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1936 | Stella model 18 | 6 (+ eye on some) | Dual Wave |
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1936 | Stella model 21 | 6 | Dual Wave |
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1937 | Stella model 24 'Argo' | 5 + eye | Broadcast |
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1937 | Stella model 25 'Argo' | 5 (+ eye on some) | Dual Wave |
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1937 | Stella model 38 'Aquila' | 6 + eye | All Wave |
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1937 | Stella model 38 'De Luxe Dorado' | 6 + eye | All Wave |
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1938 | Stella 6CV 'Portable' | 6 | Dual Wave |
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1938ish | Stella S12 'Argo' | 5 | Broadcast |
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1938ish | Stella S3 'Astra' | 6 + magic eye | Dual Wave |
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1939ish | Stella S14 | 7 + eye | All Wave |
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1940 | Stella S16 'Portable' | 5 | Broadcast |
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1940ish | Stella S8 'Polaris' | 7 + magic eye | All Wave |
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