Model RN Radio by Delta Radio of Streatham - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Gridiron · 23rd Oct 2019, 5:44 pm

One of the sets I bought at the last Radiophile auction was a RN radio by Delta Radio Streatham. This Rexine covered transportable mains set appears to date from WW2 as it covers MW and 2 shortwave bands only and has Home and Forces marked on the dial, is AC/DC using Mazda Octal valves (PEN383 output) and has the appearance of a utility set although quite well constructed, no frame aerial. I was wondering if the name "RN" meant it could be intended as a welfare type receiver for naval barracks.
Has anyone any ideas about this and also has anyone heard of Delta Radio.
Mike.

Station X · 23rd Oct 2019, 7:27 pm

With its reinforced corners and recessed knob panel the cabinet bears some resemblance to Receiver Broadcast type C No. 2 made by Decca.

Sideband · 23rd Oct 2019, 7:40 pm

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Originally Posted by Gridiron

One of the sets I bought at the last Radiophile auction was a RN radio by Delta Radio Streatham.

I lived in Streatham for 30 years. I'd love to know where they were.

ms660 · 24th Oct 2019, 11:43 am

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Originally Posted by Sideband

I lived in Streatham for 30 years. I'd love to know where they were.

Ground floor and basement of 89 High Road, Streatham.

I wonder if that's what I remember as Streatham High, used to work there near the junction of Leigham Court road at Visionhire.

Lawrence.

Sideband · 24th Oct 2019, 1:23 pm

Hmm got me interested now....certainly in that area known as Streatham High. I'll have to Google it.....

23rd Oct 2019, 5:44 pm	#1
Gridiron Heptode Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Midlands, UK. Posts: 662	Model RN Radio by Delta Radio of Streatham One of the sets I bought at the last Radiophile auction was a RN radio by Delta Radio Streatham. This Rexine covered transportable mains set appears to date from WW2 as it covers MW and 2 shortwave bands only and has Home and Forces marked on the dial, is AC/DC using Mazda Octal valves (PEN383 output) and has the appearance of a utility set although quite well constructed, no frame aerial. I was wondering if the name "RN" meant it could be intended as a welfare type receiver for naval barracks. Has anyone any ideas about this and also has anyone heard of Delta Radio. Mike. Attached Thumbnails

23rd Oct 2019, 7:27 pm	#2
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 21,288	Re: Model RN Radio by Delta Radio of Streatham With its reinforced corners and recessed knob panel the cabinet bears some resemblance to Receiver Broadcast type C No. 2 made by Decca. __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Reach for your meter before you reach for your soldering iron.

24th Oct 2019, 1:23 pm	#5
Sideband Dekatron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Croydon, Surrey, UK. Posts: 7,571	Re: Model RN Radio by Delta Radio of Streatham Hmm got me interested now....certainly in that area known as Streatham High. I'll have to Google it..... __________________ There are lots of brilliant keyboard players and then there is Rick Wakeman.....