Vintage Radio Resources

The Insides

Here is the radio on test with Cossor 210DET and some PM2's. I did not want to fire up the BBC's until all was working correctly. I used all the parts as a 'new kit' as the wiring was such a mess it was impossible to work out what was what. Gerry Wells helpfully drew out the basic Straight 3 TRF circuit for me and it is this arrangement which is installed. The original cloth covered wire was used where possible, the perished rubber wire was replaced. many of the components were useless and new innards have been fitted to old shells.

There is a second shelf which cannot be seen in the photo which holds the transformer and other components.

The Original valves

Here is the radio with its original valves. I have tried them and they do work. The BBC ones light up rather brightly! I am not sure if this us OK so I generally use the set with my 'test valves' Reception is not bad at all considering and it is very pleasing to listen to it when some appropriate period music is played

Behind closed doors

You can see the headphones, spare coils and box for the pip top valve.

Also my battery eliminator!

The chart shows settings for various radio stations up to 1933, so i suppose it was in use till then at least.