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11th Jan 2012, 8:25 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Worthing, West Sussex, UK
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Ultra 25RG (1935)
Getting a large quantity of 78's spurred me on to restoring this lovely old radiogram.
Following on from this thread: https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ltra+radiogram I removed the chassis after removing the entire top plate complete with turntable, fished out pieces of broken dial glass from the top of the chassis and got to work. I then set about replacing all the old caps, I made the decision not to bother restuffing the remaining originals but have kept them for other projects. There was a date of 1972 on a couple of the replacement caps, so this set must had had a long service life! The original resistors were still in tolerance, so were left in place. When I got the set, not only was the dial glass smashed but the dial itself was badly damaged in the centre. Many thanks to Ian B who kindly sent me a replacement dial. This was carefully cleaned and fitted, as were two new dial bulbs. The cabinet was in reasonable condition, so just needed a good clean and polish with scratch cover. The large mains energised speaker just needed a good going over with a paintbrush to remove decades of dust. I really like this old gram, it is a nice size and fits in the lounge well. I love the deco styling, it is just a shame I only have room for one! |
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11th Jan 2012, 8:28 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Worthing, West Sussex, UK
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Re: Ultra 25RG (1935)
The finished chassis...
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11th Jan 2012, 8:31 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Worthing, West Sussex, UK
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Re: Ultra 25RG (1935)
And the finished gram.
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11th Jan 2012, 8:44 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK.
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Re: Ultra 25RG (1935)
Very nice,its time my Ultra 25 spoke again.
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11th Jan 2012, 9:34 pm
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Hexode
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Arlesey, Bedfordshire, UK.
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Re: Ultra 25RG (1935)
Well done Mork, excellent result. 1930s Ultra stuff may not be exciting, but a lot of it is attractively styled, and it's well made and works well.
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11th Jan 2012, 9:59 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Staffordshire Moorlands, UK.
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Re: Ultra 25RG (1935)
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Mark that is one classy looking, quietly understated beauty!
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12th Jan 2012, 10:29 am
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Octode
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Bath, Somerset, UK.
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Re: Ultra 25RG (1935)
That looks immaculate, the cabinet has such very strong '30s influences. I particularly like the contrast between the chrome dial surround and the black motorboard. Not a huge radiogram, I think most of us would like to make room for one of these.
Neil
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12th Jan 2012, 11:12 am
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Octode
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Bath, Somerset, UK.
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Re: Ultra 25RG (1935)
A very tidy restoration - looks gorgeous
SEAN
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12th Jan 2012, 7:32 pm
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Octode
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK.
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Re: Ultra 25RG (1935)
VERY nice indeed in terms of both design and restoration.
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12th Jan 2012, 8:17 pm
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Hexode
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire, UK.
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Re: Ultra 25RG (1935)
That is very very nice, A superb job.
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12th Jan 2012, 8:52 pm
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Heptode
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Ilkley, West Yorkshire, UK.
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Re: Ultra 25RG (1935)
Lovely job Mark. How does it sound?
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12th Jan 2012, 9:37 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK.
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Re: Ultra 25RG (1935)
That looks superb Mark I like the art deco styling well done .Mick.
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13th Jan 2012, 12:00 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Worthing, West Sussex, UK
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Re: Ultra 25RG (1935)
I am glad everyone likes it
 I am now very pleased I bought it, size-wise it is perfect for the limited space I have. I have spent the last couple of evenings sorting through a large box of 78's bought for £2 at a car boot sale. There is some real gems in there, mostly dating between the early thirties to the late forties. Even some of the record sleeves are worthy of note, here is one of my favourites.  Mark |
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13th Jan 2012, 8:33 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Warnham, West Sussex. 10 miles south of DORKING.
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Re: Ultra 25RG (1935)
OOOOW! It's got a 'tuneon'. Without doubt Teddy Rozen's team designed the best looking radiograms of the 1930's period. Ensure the pick up damping is in good condition. If stiff the sound quality is much reduced and record wear is heavy. Nice job. John.
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13th Jan 2012, 9:25 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, UK.
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Re: Ultra 25RG (1935)
That's a lovely job. It might just motivate me to start on my '22.
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13th Jan 2012, 9:40 pm
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Rest in Peace
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Somerset, UK.
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Re: Ultra 25RG (1935)
Very nice gram. I would like a bigger house
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14th Jan 2012, 6:31 pm
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Octode
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
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Re: Ultra 25RG (1935)
Nice one again Mark!
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