Dynatron Nomad TP11. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Darren-UK · 5th Jun 2008, 11:17 pm

I've started converting this wreck back into a working radio

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Ref the pics, someone's added a strap made from a white bootlace to the rear door. Anyone know if a strap was there originally and if so what did it look like?

The other pic shows the carrying strap. This is a different colour to the cabinet finish so presumably is not original?

TIA.

Paul_RK · 5th Jun 2008, 11:50 pm

I'd be fairly confident the rear door strap is original: here's one of mine. As for the carrying strap, I'd imagine you're right about yours being a replacement, but Nomads with original handles surviving in any condition at all are unusual - except blue ones, which seem of stronger construction - so I can't advise there: the strap on my set in the photo is solid brown leather and definitely not original.

Paul

Darren-UK · 6th Jun 2008, 12:02 am

Thanks Paul. Yes, the carrying strap on mine is a blue/grey colour so it's no doubt replaced the original.

I'm a bit gobsmacked over the possibility of the rear door thingy being original.....it just looks so crude to me.

Paul_RK · 6th Jun 2008, 12:06 am

Well, unlike the carrying straps, it seems to stay put and do its job

I just checked the slightly later Nomad DeLuxe (much the same set but with tuning meter and dial lamp) and it uses exactly the same arrangement.

Paul

Darren-UK · 6th Jun 2008, 12:14 am

That confirms it then, the white 'bootlace' is original. I almost ripped it out before deciding to ask on here first

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5th Jun 2008, 11:17 pm	#1
Darren-UK Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 4,061	Dynatron Nomad TP11. I've started converting this wreck back into a working radio . Ref the pics, someone's added a strap made from a white bootlace to the rear door. Anyone know if a strap was there originally and if so what did it look like? The other pic shows the carrying strap. This is a different colour to the cabinet finish so presumably is not original? TIA. Attached Thumbnails

5th Jun 2008, 11:50 pm	#2
Paul_RK Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fakenham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 4,256	Re: Dynatron Nomad TP11. I'd be fairly confident the rear door strap is original: here's one of mine. As for the carrying strap, I'd imagine you're right about yours being a replacement, but Nomads with original handles surviving in any condition at all are unusual - except blue ones, which seem of stronger construction - so I can't advise there: the strap on my set in the photo is solid brown leather and definitely not original. Paul Attached Thumbnails

6th Jun 2008, 12:02 am	#3
Darren-UK Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 4,061	Re: Dynatron Nomad TP11. Thanks Paul. Yes, the carrying strap on mine is a blue/grey colour so it's no doubt replaced the original. I'm a bit gobsmacked over the possibility of the rear door thingy being original.....it just looks so crude to me.

6th Jun 2008, 12:06 am	#4
Paul_RK Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fakenham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 4,256	Re: Dynatron Nomad TP11. Well, unlike the carrying straps, it seems to stay put and do its job I just checked the slightly later Nomad DeLuxe (much the same set but with tuning meter and dial lamp) and it uses exactly the same arrangement. Paul

6th Jun 2008, 12:14 am	#5
Darren-UK Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 4,061	Re: Dynatron Nomad TP11. That confirms it then, the white 'bootlace' is original. I almost ripped it out before deciding to ask on here first .