Hmv 1122 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

11treetops · 16th Dec 2014, 4:43 pm

I have an HMV 861813, see http://www.adverts.ie/other-antiques...-radio/1233310 for photos of another that appears to be identical except for all the scratches on the case.

I last had it working about 25 years ago using a long wire for an aerial. Yesterday I removed most of the dust from inside and switched on using the plate aerial. I found a station on long-wave but nothing with medium- or short-wave.

I have no interest in trying to repair it myself or in paying someone else to do it so I think I have three options: (a) throw it away - seems a waste, (b) put it on Freegle (Freecycle) - risk of someone electrocuting themselves or (c) giving it to someone who knows what they are doing, possibly in return for a donation to charity.

Any suggestions?

paulsherwin · 16th Dec 2014, 6:59 pm

You can offer the set FOC or ask for a voluntary charity donation here: https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...splay.php?f=27

Please state if it is collection only or if you would be prepared to pack it up for collection by a courier such as myHermes.

ukcol · 16th Dec 2014, 10:00 pm

The set is an HMV 1122.

861813 is the the serial number perhaps?

Picture on radiomuseum.org here.

Nickthedentist · 16th Dec 2014, 10:23 pm

Option (c) is the one to go for!

Sadly, 1950s wooden sets like this are fairly unloved, but a charity donation of £10 or so wouldn't be unreasonable.

Good luck with it,

Nick.

11treetops · 17th Dec 2014, 1:34 pm

Thanks for the replies - Option (c) it is then. What sort of packaging is recommended for collection by courier - I don't want to pay for materials but it may be possible to scrounge bubble wrap.

It's useful to know the model number but 861813 is definitely not a serial number as mine has the same number as the one in the link I gave.

Bob

Radio Tech · 18th Dec 2014, 3:14 pm

I will take it off your hands

Regards

Ken

16th Dec 2014, 4:43 pm	#1
11treetops Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK. Posts: 2	Hmv 1122 I have an HMV 861813, see http://www.adverts.ie/other-antiques...-radio/1233310 for photos of another that appears to be identical except for all the scratches on the case. I last had it working about 25 years ago using a long wire for an aerial. Yesterday I removed most of the dust from inside and switched on using the plate aerial. I found a station on long-wave but nothing with medium- or short-wave. I have no interest in trying to repair it myself or in paying someone else to do it so I think I have three options: (a) throw it away - seems a waste, (b) put it on Freegle (Freecycle) - risk of someone electrocuting themselves or (c) giving it to someone who knows what they are doing, possibly in return for a donation to charity. Any suggestions?

16th Dec 2014, 6:59 pm	#2
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 27,944	Re: Hmv 861813 You can offer the set FOC or ask for a voluntary charity donation here: https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...splay.php?f=27 Please state if it is collection only or if you would be prepared to pack it up for collection by a courier such as myHermes.

16th Dec 2014, 10:00 pm	#3
ukcol Rest in Peace Join Date: May 2003 Location: Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, UK. Posts: 3,944	Re: Hmv 861813 The set is an HMV 1122. 861813 is the the serial number perhaps? Picture on radiomuseum.org here.

16th Dec 2014, 10:23 pm	#4
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,846	Re: Hmv 861813 Option (c) is the one to go for! Sadly, 1950s wooden sets like this are fairly unloved, but a charity donation of £10 or so wouldn't be unreasonable. Good luck with it, Nick.

17th Dec 2014, 1:34 pm	#5
11treetops Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK. Posts: 2	Re: Hmv 861813 Thanks for the replies - Option (c) it is then. What sort of packaging is recommended for collection by courier - I don't want to pay for materials but it may be possible to scrounge bubble wrap. It's useful to know the model number but 861813 is definitely not a serial number as mine has the same number as the one in the link I gave. Bob

18th Dec 2014, 3:14 pm	#6
Radio Tech Nonode Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bocking, near Braintree, Essex, UK. Posts: 2,071	Re: Hmv 1122 I will take it off your hands Regards Ken