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Nickthedentist · 9th Feb 2016, 9:19 pm

Yes, Ric, that "PU-UKW" position is basically to connect the amp/speaker to an external source of your choice. Traditionally, a gramophone pickup (hence the more common "gram" designation on British sets), but in the days when this set was made, a VHF/FM tuner would have been another option, and a way for the marketing department to make an ordinary set seem very up-to-the-minute.

You could always connect a modern personal stereo-type radio to the socket if the owner particularly wants to listen to FM broadcasts.

9th Feb 2016, 9:19 pm	#17
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,863	Re: Sondyna radio. Yes, Ric, that "PU-UKW" position is basically to connect the amp/speaker to an external source of your choice. Traditionally, a gramophone pickup (hence the more common "gram" designation on British sets), but in the days when this set was made, a VHF/FM tuner would have been another option, and a way for the marketing department to make an ordinary set seem very up-to-the-minute. You could always connect a modern personal stereo-type radio to the socket if the owner particularly wants to listen to FM broadcasts. Last edited by Nickthedentist; 9th Feb 2016 at 9:27 pm.