Philips Radio find - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ricobats · 6th Nov 2025, 2:00 pm

Hi Everyone,

Clearing out my dad's garage and came across this radio. I have zero knowledge on this type of thing so would be grateful if anyone could give me any info about it please.

Regards

cathoderay57 · 6th Nov 2025, 2:17 pm

Philips B3G58U dating from 1958. It has its metal chassis connected to one side of the mains supply so don't plug it in until it has been serviced by someone who knows what they are doing https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/philips_b3g85ub_3_g_85.html

ricobats · 6th Nov 2025, 2:23 pm

Don't worry I'm not about to go messing around with it.

Many thanks for your help.

dazzlevision · 6th Nov 2025, 3:34 pm

I have one myself, which I electrically restored.

It receives AM stations on the Medium Wave band (no Long Wave provision on this radio) and the VHF/FM band. The VHF/FM band has a much better sound quality, even on this old radio, when restored.

It works well and is fairly sensitive. I particularly like the "lozenge" shaped cabinet and the red tuning scale.

Made in the (now long gone) Philips factory in Croydon.

6th Nov 2025, 3:56 pm

I have repaired a few of these - many years ago! I seem to recall that the quality and sensitivity on FM was surprisingly good considering the size. I'd be inclined to restore it.

6th Nov 2025, 2:00 pm	#1
ricobats Diode Join Date: Nov 2025 Location: Dorchester, Dorset, UK. Posts: 2	Philips Radio find Hi Everyone, Clearing out my dad's garage and came across this radio. I have zero knowledge on this type of thing so would be grateful if anyone could give me any info about it please. Regards Attached Thumbnails

6th Nov 2025, 2:17 pm	#2
cathoderay57 Nonode Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Bristol, UK. Posts: 2,744	Re: Philips Radio find Philips B3G58U dating from 1958. It has its metal chassis connected to one side of the mains supply so don't plug it in until it has been serviced by someone who knows what they are doing https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/philips_b3g85ub_3_g_85.html

6th Nov 2025, 2:23 pm	#3
ricobats Diode Join Date: Nov 2025 Location: Dorchester, Dorset, UK. Posts: 2	Re: Philips Radio find Don't worry I'm not about to go messing around with it. Many thanks for your help.

6th Nov 2025, 3:34 pm	#4
dazzlevision Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Near Swindon, North Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 3,994	Re: Philips Radio find I have one myself, which I electrically restored. It receives AM stations on the Medium Wave band (no Long Wave provision on this radio) and the VHF/FM band. The VHF/FM band has a much better sound quality, even on this old radio, when restored. It works well and is fairly sensitive. I particularly like the "lozenge" shaped cabinet and the red tuning scale. Made in the (now long gone) Philips factory in Croydon.

6th Nov 2025, 3:56 pm	#5
guest Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Philips Radio find I have repaired a few of these - many years ago! I seem to recall that the quality and sensitivity on FM was surprisingly good considering the size. I'd be inclined to restore it.