Can you tell me the model number of this? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Andy gw0jxm · 22nd Feb 2011, 9:02 pm

Hi, can anyone please identify this Ekco radio?

Unfortunately this one has a huge crack in the side of the case.

Kind Regards...Andy

Boom · 22nd Feb 2011, 9:05 pm

It's an Ekco A23

ricksteptoe · 22nd Feb 2011, 9:08 pm

Hi Andy,
it is an Ekco A23, late 1940's. They are a very impressive set when done.

Good luck with the restoration

regards,

Rick.

Mr Moose · 22nd Feb 2011, 10:09 pm

Hello,

There is also the AC/DC Ekco U49 which has the same case as the AC only A23. So if it has a mains transformer it is an A23 and if it has a dropper resistor it is a U49.

Yours, Richard

Andy gw0jxm · 22nd Feb 2011, 10:12 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boom

It's an Ekco A23

Thank you, that's a big help, I don't know where else I could get an answer so quickly.
Kind Regards ...Andy

Andy gw0jxm · 22nd Feb 2011, 10:24 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Moose

Hello,

There is also the AC/DC Ekco U49 which has the same case as the AC only A23. So if it has a mains transformer it is an A23 and if it has a dropper resistor it is a U49.

Yours, Richard

Hi Richard. Thank you, yes it has a dropper so it sounds like it's a U49
This radio belongs to a Radio Ham friend of mine with Parkinson's and I'm selling lots of stuff for him but I wasn't sure about this one because of the significant damage to the case but I hate to say "throw it away," when I know someone somewhere would probably love it. I figure once it's thrown away it's gone forever; boy do I ever hang onto some junk? Hi Hi
Kind Regards ...Andy

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22nd Feb 2011, 9:05 pm	#2
Boom Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Westbury, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 2,451	Re: Can you tell me the model number of this? It's an Ekco A23

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ricksteptoe Pentode Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 149	Re: Can you tell me the model number of this? Hi Andy, it is an Ekco A23, late 1940's. They are a very impressive set when done. Good luck with the restoration regards, Rick.

22nd Feb 2011, 10:09 pm	#4
Mr Moose Octode Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gloucestershire, UK. Posts: 1,043	Re: Can you tell me the model number of this? Hello, There is also the AC/DC Ekco U49 which has the same case as the AC only A23. So if it has a mains transformer it is an A23 and if it has a dropper resistor it is a U49. Yours, Richard