HMV 1618A radiogram. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

sharonbird · 9th Jul 2019, 7:41 am

I have an HMV model 1618A seven valve console auto radiogram.

I'm looking for some advice on the valves, some light up some don't.

Also, I need a speaker and aerial for this model.

The turntable works fine and all needles are good.

GeoffK · 9th Jul 2019, 4:38 pm

This may get more response if moved to Vintage Radio (domestic) or Vintage Audio.
With an explanation of why it needs a replacement speaker. The aerial will just be a long piece of wire. There could be a number of reasons why some of the valves are not, or appear not, to be lit.

John10b · 9th Jul 2019, 4:52 pm

I agree with Geoff, also it would also be useful to know if any sound, hum, crackle etc, was produced when you switched it on.
Cheers
John

9th Jul 2019, 7:41 am	#1
sharonbird Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Dunkirk, Kent, UK. Posts: 1	HMV 1618A radiogram. I have an HMV model 1618A seven valve console auto radiogram. I'm looking for some advice on the valves, some light up some don't. Also, I need a speaker and aerial for this model. The turntable works fine and all needles are good.

9th Jul 2019, 4:38 pm	#2
GeoffK Heptode Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Essex, UK. Posts: 602	Re: HMV 1618A radiogram. This may get more response if moved to Vintage Radio (domestic) or Vintage Audio. With an explanation of why it needs a replacement speaker. The aerial will just be a long piece of wire. There could be a number of reasons why some of the valves are not, or appear not, to be lit. __________________ *Geoff*

9th Jul 2019, 4:52 pm	#3
John10b Nonode Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Wales, UK. Posts: 2,884	Re: HMV 1618A radiogram. I agree with Geoff, also it would also be useful to know if any sound, hum, crackle etc, was produced when you switched it on. Cheers John