Hacker Sovereign Tuning Indicator - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

IanMcPheerson · 3rd Nov 2016, 6:08 pm

Hello All -
I have been given a Hacker Sovereign Cassette Radio in excellent cosmetic condition. Unfortunately the white tuning indicator has become detached from the tuner string (which is in good condition) and I can't for the life of me work out how it was attached/intertwined with the string originally. I could just use a blob of glue or a small wrap of tape but I'd like to get it right if possible.
Can anybody help please?
Thanks,
Ian.

Paul_RK · 4th Nov 2016, 2:48 pm

Hello Ian,

I'm fairly sure the Cassette Sovereign tuning arrangement is the same as that of the Sovereign IV pictured here, which is the same radio minus cassette deck. The indicator is held in place by a single turn of the taut drive cord.

Regards,
Paul

IanMcPheerson · 5th Nov 2016, 6:34 pm

Paul -
Spot on, thank you so much. I had a mental picture of something like that from when I fixed a friend's Cassette Sovereign about 30 years ago but couldn't make it work without the indicator pinging off every time!
I may make contact again when I start to work on the non-functioning cassette player!

Thanks again,
Ian.

3rd Nov 2016, 6:08 pm	#1
IanMcPheerson Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK. Posts: 2	Hacker Sovereign Tuning Indicator Hello All - I have been given a Hacker Sovereign Cassette Radio in excellent cosmetic condition. Unfortunately the white tuning indicator has become detached from the tuner string (which is in good condition) and I can't for the life of me work out how it was attached/intertwined with the string originally. I could just use a blob of glue or a small wrap of tape but I'd like to get it right if possible. Can anybody help please? Thanks, Ian.

4th Nov 2016, 2:48 pm	#2
Paul_RK Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fakenham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 4,255	Re: Hacker Sovereign Tuning Indicator Hello Ian, I'm fairly sure the Cassette Sovereign tuning arrangement is the same as that of the Sovereign IV pictured here, which is the same radio minus cassette deck. The indicator is held in place by a single turn of the taut drive cord. Regards, Paul Attached Thumbnails

5th Nov 2016, 6:34 pm	#3
IanMcPheerson Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK. Posts: 2	Re: Hacker Sovereign Tuning Indicator Paul - Spot on, thank you so much. I had a mental picture of something like that from when I fixed a friend's Cassette Sovereign about 30 years ago but couldn't make it work without the indicator pinging off every time! I may make contact again when I start to work on the non-functioning cassette player! Thanks again, Ian.