Ever Ready 5214 frame aerial - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

G.Castle · 4th Apr 2021, 7:49 pm

Hi.

I won't bore you with the long version of this story, but I need to re create the MW frame aerial for one of these sets, and require the dimensions of the woodwork to do so, (it's the one fixed to the rear cover).

If anyone has one of these sets, and are able to supply a sketch or photo with the dimensions on it, would be most helpful.

Thanks.
Greg.

vinrads · 5th Apr 2021, 11:57 am

Hi Greg I just Googled the radio ,there is a picture of the early version ,on the Radiomuseum site ,showing the frame aerial, Mick.

G.Castle · 5th Apr 2021, 12:42 pm

Thanks Mick.

I did see that but I do need the measurements, I don't even have a point of reference either as I'm doing this as a favour for someone else and haven't got access to the set at the moment, also we don't have the original aerial.

Greg.

kalee20 · 7th Apr 2021, 8:41 am

I have a friend who's actually local to you, who has the exact model set. I mentioned this post to her, and she says she would be delighted to make it available for a visit, so you could measure-up and record its vital statistics.

G.Castle · 7th Apr 2021, 6:41 pm

Hello Kalee.

I guess I have been rumbled! The frame is for her set, unless there are two people we both know who have one of these in Swaffham. It was a comedy of errors from the start when I promised to remake the frame some time ago. The original had come apart and was warped, I did try to make it from measurements, got it wrong and was then sidetracked before I could remake it, and have now lost the measurements and the original attempt.

I just thought that it would be nice if I could get the correct dimensions, then the young lady could be presented with a finished article with no fitting or fettling required.

These sets seem to be quite rare going by the responses here.

Greg.

kalee20 · 7th Apr 2021, 10:26 pm

There's a few threads, do a Forum search against "5214" and you'll see them, including one last year about this very set!

G.Castle · 8th Apr 2021, 7:06 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalee20

There's a few threads, do a Forum search against "5214" and you'll see them, including one last year about this very set!

Yes thanks.

Electronpusher0 · 8th Apr 2021, 7:55 am

I have just noticed this thread, I have a complete Ever ready 5214 with a lot of the rexine gone from the top and the case has been painted but it has a back and frame aerial.
Its yours if you want it for the cost of posting.

Peter

Edit, I mean the whole radio is yours if you want it.

G.Castle · 8th Apr 2021, 5:01 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Electronpusher0

I have a complete Ever ready 5214...
Its yours if you want it for the cost of posting.

Peter

PM sent.

G.Castle · 9th Apr 2021, 9:40 pm

Thanks to a kind offer from Peter, (Electronpusher), the subject of this thread is now resolved and the thread can be closed, thank you.

Greg

4th Apr 2021, 7:49 pm	#1
G.Castle Heptode Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Swaffham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 586	Ever Ready 5214 frame aerial Hi. I won't bore you with the long version of this story, but I need to re create the MW frame aerial for one of these sets, and require the dimensions of the woodwork to do so, (it's the one fixed to the rear cover). If anyone has one of these sets, and are able to supply a sketch or photo with the dimensions on it, would be most helpful. Thanks. Greg.

5th Apr 2021, 11:57 am	#2
vinrads Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 3,762	Re: Ever Ready 5214 frame aerial Hi Greg I just Googled the radio ,there is a picture of the early version ,on the Radiomuseum site ,showing the frame aerial, Mick.

5th Apr 2021, 12:42 pm	#3
G.Castle Heptode Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Swaffham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 586	Re: Ever Ready 5214 frame aerial Thanks Mick. I did see that but I do need the measurements, I don't even have a point of reference either as I'm doing this as a favour for someone else and haven't got access to the set at the moment, also we don't have the original aerial. Greg.

7th Apr 2021, 8:41 am	#4
kalee20 Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynton, N. Devon, UK. Posts: 7,081	Re: Ever Ready 5214 frame aerial I have a friend who's actually local to you, who has the exact model set. I mentioned this post to her, and she says she would be delighted to make it available for a visit, so you could measure-up and record its vital statistics.

7th Apr 2021, 6:41 pm	#5
G.Castle Heptode Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Swaffham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 586	Re: Ever Ready 5214 frame aerial Hello Kalee. I guess I have been rumbled! The frame is for her set, unless there are two people we both know who have one of these in Swaffham. It was a comedy of errors from the start when I promised to remake the frame some time ago. The original had come apart and was warped, I did try to make it from measurements, got it wrong and was then sidetracked before I could remake it, and have now lost the measurements and the original attempt. I just thought that it would be nice if I could get the correct dimensions, then the young lady could be presented with a finished article with no fitting or fettling required. These sets seem to be quite rare going by the responses here. Greg.

7th Apr 2021, 10:26 pm	#6
kalee20 Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynton, N. Devon, UK. Posts: 7,081	Re: Ever Ready 5214 frame aerial There's a few threads, do a Forum search against "5214" and you'll see them, including one last year about this very set!

8th Apr 2021, 7:55 am	#8
Electronpusher0 Nonode Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bognor Regis, West Sussex, UK. Posts: 2,296	Re: Ever Ready 5214 frame aerial I have just noticed this thread, I have a complete Ever ready 5214 with a lot of the rexine gone from the top and the case has been painted but it has a back and frame aerial. Its yours if you want it for the cost of posting. Peter Edit, I mean the whole radio is yours if you want it. Last edited by Electronpusher0; 8th Apr 2021 at 8:10 am.

9th Apr 2021, 9:40 pm	#10
G.Castle Heptode Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Swaffham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 586	Re: Ever Ready 5214 frame aerial Thanks to a kind offer from Peter, (Electronpusher), the subject of this thread is now resolved and the thread can be closed, thank you. Greg