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1960 [[Ultra Electric]] Ltd separated its electronics and receivers divisions into two separate companies - [[Ultra Electronics]] Ltd and [[Ultra Radio and Television]] Ltd | |||
1961 May: '''Ultra Radio and Television''' Ltd (including [[Pilot Radio]]), was bought by [[Thorn Electrical Industries|Thorn]] for £2.4 million<ref>The Times, 15 May 1961</ref>. | |||
1962 Ultra Radio and Television Ltd. introduced a new range of receivers called the "Smart Set". The range comprised three 19" TV, two radiograms, four transistor sets (one a VHF table model) and a mains operated record reproducer. The company's Bermuda trade mark was retained; all sets were fully convertible to 625 lines. | |||
1974 Thorn dropped the '''Ultra''' brand name as the consolidated (but brand name-heavy) industry fought against the very strong Japanese imports. | |||
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of Ruislip
1960 Ultra Electric Ltd separated its electronics and receivers divisions into two separate companies - Ultra Electronics Ltd and Ultra Radio and Television Ltd
1961 May: Ultra Radio and Television Ltd (including Pilot Radio), was bought by Thorn for £2.4 million[1].
1962 Ultra Radio and Television Ltd. introduced a new range of receivers called the "Smart Set". The range comprised three 19" TV, two radiograms, four transistor sets (one a VHF table model) and a mains operated record reproducer. The company's Bermuda trade mark was retained; all sets were fully convertible to 625 lines.
1974 Thorn dropped the Ultra brand name as the consolidated (but brand name-heavy) industry fought against the very strong Japanese imports.
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Sources of Information
- ↑ The Times, 15 May 1961