McMichael 808 tuning scales - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Colin Boggis · 20th May 2011, 10:15 am

I'm restoring a McMichael 808 - a relatively unusual radio with "rotobar" tuning. The two tuning scales, red text on antique gold paper backgrounds are virtually unreadable. I'm making up copies using "Powerpoint" and will print on antique gold thin card. I just wondered if anyone has good original scales that could be scanned to make more accurate copies?

SurreyNick · 12th Apr 2014, 4:04 pm

Hello Colin. Did you ever restore your McMichael 808? I have just acquired one myself for restoration and would be very interested in anything you might have to share from your experience. How did you get on with your reproduction of the tuning scales?

20th May 2011, 10:15 am	#1
Colin Boggis Pentode Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Christchurch, Dorset, UK. Posts: 237	McMichael 808 tuning scales I'm restoring a McMichael 808 - a relatively unusual radio with "rotobar" tuning. The two tuning scales, red text on antique gold paper backgrounds are virtually unreadable. I'm making up copies using "Powerpoint" and will print on antique gold thin card. I just wondered if anyone has good original scales that could be scanned to make more accurate copies?

12th Apr 2014, 4:04 pm	#2
SurreyNick Heptode Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Wigton, Cumbria, UK. Posts: 728	Re: McMichael 808 tuning scales Hello Colin. Did you ever restore your McMichael 808? I have just acquired one myself for restoration and would be very interested in anything you might have to share from your experience. How did you get on with your reproduction of the tuning scales?