Crowncorder CTR 300 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Dorian27 · 24th Jun 2020, 6:16 pm

I purchased a little crowncorder for my son it was not working but I have got it going niceley on batteries. The mains adsptor is missing can any one tell me what amp rating adapter would i need i belive the voltage is 6volt. As thats the correct battery power. If any one can help many thanks

Superscope · 24th Jun 2020, 6:58 pm

Which Crowncorder have you got?

They made several.

Although I can't imagine you would need much more than a 1 Amp Supply.

If you are able to, why not insert an Ammeter in line with the Batteries, and
see what current the Device draws on Batteries.

This would give a pretty good idea as to what Adaptor Specification you need.

Ian

Dorian27 · 24th Jun 2020, 7:46 pm

Sorry the model is CTR 300 THANKS

Restoration73 · 24th Jun 2020, 8:07 pm

You only need a dc adaptor to run it from a car battery. The mains supply is built in,
you just need a figure-8 mains lead. That's whats on my. CTR300

Dorian27 · 25th Jun 2020, 6:22 pm

Sorry mine has no bulit in ac deffenetly needs adaptot

Dorian27 · 25th Jun 2020, 6:23 pm

Sorry no figure of 8 socket at all just plug saying ac adaptor

Restoration73 · 25th Jun 2020, 6:53 pm

That must be the budget version !

This will do the job;

https://cpc.farnell.com/powerpax/mw3...12v/dp/PW02731

camtechman · 29th Jun 2020, 8:52 pm

Are you sure it's a CTR 300 and not a CTR 3000 ?

24th Jun 2020, 6:16 pm	#1
Dorian27 Heptode Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK. Posts: 564	Crowncorder CTR 300 I purchased a little crowncorder for my son it was not working but I have got it going niceley on batteries. The mains adsptor is missing can any one tell me what amp rating adapter would i need i belive the voltage is 6volt. As thats the correct battery power. If any one can help many thanks

24th Jun 2020, 6:58 pm	#2
Superscope Octode Join Date: May 2017 Location: St Austell, Cornwall, UK. Posts: 1,018	Re: Crowncorder Which Crowncorder have you got? They made several. Although I can't imagine you would need much more than a 1 Amp Supply. If you are able to, why not insert an Ammeter in line with the Batteries, and see what current the Device draws on Batteries. This would give a pretty good idea as to what Adaptor Specification you need. Ian

24th Jun 2020, 7:46 pm	#3
Dorian27 Heptode Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK. Posts: 564	Re: Crowncorder Sorry the model is CTR 300 THANKS

24th Jun 2020, 8:07 pm	#4
Restoration73 Nonode Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Surbiton, SW London, UK. Posts: 2,801	Re: Crowncorder You only need a dc adaptor to run it from a car battery. The mains supply is built in, you just need a figure-8 mains lead. That's whats on my. CTR300

25th Jun 2020, 6:22 pm	#5
Dorian27 Heptode Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK. Posts: 564	Re: Crowncorder CTR 300 Sorry mine has no bulit in ac deffenetly needs adaptot

25th Jun 2020, 6:23 pm	#6
Dorian27 Heptode Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK. Posts: 564	Re: Crowncorder CTR 300 Sorry no figure of 8 socket at all just plug saying ac adaptor

25th Jun 2020, 6:53 pm	#7
Restoration73 Nonode Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Surbiton, SW London, UK. Posts: 2,801	Re: Crowncorder CTR 300 That must be the budget version ! This will do the job; https://cpc.farnell.com/powerpax/mw3...12v/dp/PW02731

29th Jun 2020, 8:52 pm	#8
camtechman Nonode Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks. UK. Posts: 2,552	Re: Crowncorder CTR 300 Are you sure it's a CTR 300 and not a CTR 3000 ? __________________ When I die, please don't let my Wife sell my collection for the amount I told her I paid for it!