Saying Hello - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

flester · 12th May 2018, 11:56 pm

Hi, I just joined following purchase of a non-working Pye radio. I initially intended to install modern SS electronics in the enclosure, or turn it into a valve guitar amp, but decided to have a go at restoring it. I have been building low voltage Solid State guitar amps, but valves and mains are a new departure. I don't know enough to ask questions yet but I will.
I like the fact that it was made in Ireland. is PJ0037 a model number?

Paul_RK · 13th May 2018, 12:35 am

Hi and welcome. I've seen reference numbers like that on British Pye sets too - not sure but I would guess it's effectively a part number for the card back itself. The model number may be PJ501 -

https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/pye_pj_501.html .

Glad to hear that you're minded to restore the set, and you'll find there's plenty of help and advice to be had around here.

Regards,
Paul

ukcol · 13th May 2018, 12:41 am

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Originally Posted by flester

I don't know enough to ask questions yet but I will.

A read here will probably help.

https://www.vintage-radio.com/repair...ion/index.html

flester · 13th May 2018, 10:52 pm

Thanks everyone for the replies so far. I hope I can make some contribution in the future. I got a schematic from radiomuseum on the assumption that it is model PJ501. Going to start by getting it clean (contact cleaner and compressed air ?) then looking at capacitors that need replacing (some are obvious !) Looks like nothing is broken or missing.

Looking forward to this project but going to take my time and get some other projects off the bench first ( as I am not the tidiest worker despite my best efforts).

What audio power would a speaker like this take by the way

Graham G3ZVT · 14th May 2018, 12:07 am

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Originally Posted by flester

Going to start by getting it clean (contact cleaner and compressed air ?)

Initially I would use a vacuum cleaner hose, and a dry paintbrush.

flester · 23rd May 2018, 2:13 pm

Got schematic from Radiomuseum. What a resource. This will be a long term project but in the meantime Im playing a small AM/FM solid state radio through the cabinet and speaker keeping the valve unit completely intact. Any suggestions for improving LW reception? It has one ferrite rod with 2 coils and a telescopic antenna.

12th May 2018, 11:56 pm	#1
flester Diode Join Date: May 2018 Location: Cork, Republic of Ireland. Posts: 5	Saying Hello Hi, I just joined following purchase of a non-working Pye radio. I initially intended to install modern SS electronics in the enclosure, or turn it into a valve guitar amp, but decided to have a go at restoring it. I have been building low voltage Solid State guitar amps, but valves and mains are a new departure. I don't know enough to ask questions yet but I will. I like the fact that it was made in Ireland. is PJ0037 a model number? Attached Thumbnails

13th May 2018, 12:35 am	#2
Paul_RK Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fakenham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 4,255	Re: Saying Hello Hi and welcome. I've seen reference numbers like that on British Pye sets too - not sure but I would guess it's effectively a part number for the card back itself. The model number may be PJ501 - https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/pye_pj_501.html . Glad to hear that you're minded to restore the set, and you'll find there's plenty of help and advice to be had around here. Regards, Paul

13th May 2018, 10:52 pm	#4
flester Diode Join Date: May 2018 Location: Cork, Republic of Ireland. Posts: 5	Re: Saying Hello Thanks everyone for the replies so far. I hope I can make some contribution in the future. I got a schematic from radiomuseum on the assumption that it is model PJ501. Going to start by getting it clean (contact cleaner and compressed air ?) then looking at capacitors that need replacing (some are obvious !) Looks like nothing is broken or missing. Looking forward to this project but going to take my time and get some other projects off the bench first ( as I am not the tidiest worker despite my best efforts). What audio power would a speaker like this take by the way

23rd May 2018, 2:13 pm	#6
flester Diode Join Date: May 2018 Location: Cork, Republic of Ireland. Posts: 5	Re: Saying Hello Got schematic from Radiomuseum. What a resource. This will be a long term project but in the meantime Im playing a small AM/FM solid state radio through the cabinet and speaker keeping the valve unit completely intact. Any suggestions for improving LW reception? It has one ferrite rod with 2 coils and a telescopic antenna.