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GarGriff · 5th May 2019, 10:52 am

I bought this lovely radio off a stall at Retford's Friday flea market on a whim on the basis that if it didn't work I could have my money back. It does work, I've bought a new telescopic aerial, a PP9 and a mains adaptor for it. I've also sent a not inconsiderable time cleaning and polishing it.

The issue I have is that it only produces a very low volume which is great when I'm sitting in my office early in the morning when everything is quiet but the rest of the time it is too quiet to hear above the background noise.

Is there a simple fix? One that doesn't require oscilloscopes, soldering irons and a degree in electronics, none of which I have?

I don't want to take it to a repair shop to be laughed at and be charged £50 for a repair to a radio that only cost me £15 in the first place.

5th May 2019, 10:52 am	#1
GarGriff Retired Dormant Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 2	Roberts Revival R550 poor volume level. I bought this lovely radio off a stall at Retford's Friday flea market on a whim on the basis that if it didn't work I could have my money back. It does work, I've bought a new telescopic aerial, a PP9 and a mains adaptor for it. I've also sent a not inconsiderable time cleaning and polishing it. The issue I have is that it only produces a very low volume which is great when I'm sitting in my office early in the morning when everything is quiet but the rest of the time it is too quiet to hear above the background noise. Is there a simple fix? One that doesn't require oscilloscopes, soldering irons and a degree in electronics, none of which I have? I don't want to take it to a repair shop to be laughed at and be charged £50 for a repair to a radio that only cost me £15 in the first place.