TR82 and VTR103 handles - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Keith_B · 24th Jan 2011, 6:45 pm

Does anyone know an easy way of removing the carrying handle from these radios? I have one with cracked covers on the ends of the handles. I bought a potential donor set but ended up breaking these covers trying to remove them.

Removing the handle seems awkward as well.

Keith

dallaslaff · 24th Jan 2011, 6:53 pm

Hi, You have to remove the spring clip on the inside, not too difficult if you remove the chassis first. I used a flat scraper to raise the clip, then slide off. The covers are attached to the shaft. The bit behind the handle is a seperate moulding.
All will become clear once the clip is off.
Les

Keith_B · 25th Jan 2011, 6:10 pm

Thanks Les. I will bear this in mind when I get my next TR82!!

24th Jan 2011, 6:45 pm	#1
Keith_B Tetrode Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bristol, UK. Posts: 86	TR82 and VTR103 handles Does anyone know an easy way of removing the carrying handle from these radios? I have one with cracked covers on the ends of the handles. I bought a potential donor set but ended up breaking these covers trying to remove them. Removing the handle seems awkward as well. Keith __________________ BVWS Member

24th Jan 2011, 6:53 pm	#2
dallaslaff Pentode Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, UK. Posts: 141	Re: TR82 and VTR103 handles Hi, You have to remove the spring clip on the inside, not too difficult if you remove the chassis first. I used a flat scraper to raise the clip, then slide off. The covers are attached to the shaft. The bit behind the handle is a seperate moulding. All will become clear once the clip is off. Les

25th Jan 2011, 6:10 pm	#3
Keith_B Tetrode Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bristol, UK. Posts: 86	Re: TR82 and VTR103 handles Thanks Les. I will bear this in mind when I get my next TR82!! __________________ BVWS Member