Sky Queen hums but no sound - Page 2 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Phil G4SPZ · 2nd Aug 2015, 10:29 pm

Hi Paul, and glad to read that you've got the Sky Queen working again. I've owned two of these in the past, and I agree they work well and sound good, although the Sky King is more appealing looks-wise to me.

My last set came with a battery, which I re-stuffed with new cells and it now powers my Sky King very effectively. For the modest cost of a few pound-shop PP3s and a couple of D-cells, it's worth making a battery pack so that these old radios can be used truly portable once again.

crackle · 3rd Aug 2015, 10:08 pm

Hi
I am glad its working, Try not to bend the wonky vane out too much past being parallel with the other vanes, or the RF alignment may be disturbed.
Mike

Radioamateur · 4th Aug 2015, 6:33 pm

I might reproduce a battery pack Phil, I've seen templates online that you can cut out.

Mike - I used the lid of a biro and very gently prised the edge of the fin away. I've checked the frequency of several stations and they're spot on.

My late grandmother would be very happy if she knew this beautiful old radio was filling the air once more with its unique and warm sound.

2nd Aug 2015, 10:29 pm	#21
Phil G4SPZ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 4,748	Re: Sky Queen hums but no sound Hi Paul, and glad to read that you've got the Sky Queen working again. I've owned two of these in the past, and I agree they work well and sound good, although the Sky King is more appealing looks-wise to me. My last set came with a battery, which I re-stuffed with new cells and it now powers my Sky King very effectively. For the modest cost of a few pound-shop PP3s and a couple of D-cells, it's worth making a battery pack so that these old radios can be used truly portable once again. __________________ Phil Optimist [n]: One who is not in possession of the full facts

3rd Aug 2015, 10:08 pm	#22
crackle Rest in Peace Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Basildon, Essex, UK. Posts: 4,100	Re: Sky Queen hums but no sound Hi I am glad its working, Try not to bend the wonky vane out too much past being parallel with the other vanes, or the RF alignment may be disturbed. Mike

4th Aug 2015, 6:33 pm	#23
Radioamateur Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Oxfordshire, UK. Posts: 6	Re: Sky Queen hums but no sound I might reproduce a battery pack Phil, I've seen templates online that you can cut out. Mike - I used the lid of a biro and very gently prised the edge of the fin away. I've checked the frequency of several stations and they're spot on. My late grandmother would be very happy if she knew this beautiful old radio was filling the air once more with its unique and warm sound.