Vintage Ultra TR88 Transistor Portable Radio - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

mediaseller · 3rd Sep 2023, 1:36 pm

Hi. I’m looking for the above radio that I want to buy.

Does anybody have one for sale, to repair or otherwise?

Thanks in anticipation.

Reelman · 3rd Sep 2023, 6:10 pm

I would also like one! I sold the similar boxed “Defiant” variant at Retrotechuk last May and have regretted it ever since. An unusual UK radio that could pass for Far Eastern.

Peter

Paul_RK · 3rd Sep 2023, 8:00 pm

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Originally Posted by Reelman

An unusual UK radio that could pass for Far Eastern.

Peter

Well, several UK companies tested the waters before seeming to decide that part of the market wasn't for them. I have a Defiant A4 and very similar Alba Sprite: have never met a TR88, it looks as though its circuit board must be a different design from those two as the positions of volume and tuning controls are reversed.

Paul

G8KBG Tony · 3rd Sep 2023, 8:20 pm

One on Ebay at the moment

Regards,

Tony

G.Castle · 3rd Sep 2023, 10:52 pm

The Ultra TR88 is also identical to the Pilot PR288 I believe.

mediaseller · 4th Sep 2023, 8:33 am

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Originally Posted by G8KBG Tony

One on Ebay at the moment

Regards,

Tony

Thanks Tony.

That's the one I'm looking at.

mediaseller · 4th Sep 2023, 8:36 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reelman

I would also like one! I sold the similar boxed “Defiant” variant at Retrotechuk last May and have regretted it ever since. An unusual UK radio that could pass for Far Eastern.

Peter

Hi Peter.

Yes, I had one as a kid, and have been looking for one for ages.

mediaseller · 18th Sep 2023, 8:35 pm

Hi.

The one on eBay sold for £175 FYI.

Absolutely ridiculous.

Paul_RK · 18th Sep 2023, 9:03 pm

Just means at least two people wanted it badly and there aren't very many to go around. That said, I think my Alba Sprite with its leather case was something more like a fiver locally, with a valved NHS hearing aid and a couple of George VI beer glasses among the many other items thrown in...

Paul

3rd Sep 2023, 1:36 pm	#1
mediaseller Triode Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 27	Vintage Ultra TR88 Transistor Portable Radio Hi. I’m looking for the above radio that I want to buy. Does anybody have one for sale, to repair or otherwise? Thanks in anticipation.

3rd Sep 2023, 6:10 pm	#2
Reelman Octode Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,605	Re: Vintage Ultra TR88 Transistor Portable Radio I would also like one! I sold the similar boxed “Defiant” variant at Retrotechuk last May and have regretted it ever since. An unusual UK radio that could pass for Far Eastern. Peter

3rd Sep 2023, 8:20 pm	#4
G8KBG Tony Pentode Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wombourne, South Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 222	Re: Vintage Ultra TR88 Transistor Portable Radio One on Ebay at the moment Regards, Tony __________________ G8KBG - BVWS Member - BATC Member

3rd Sep 2023, 10:52 pm	#5
G.Castle Hexode Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Swaffham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 481	Re: Vintage Ultra TR88 Transistor Portable Radio The Ultra TR88 is also identical to the Pilot PR288 I believe.

18th Sep 2023, 8:35 pm	#8
mediaseller Triode Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 27	Re: Vintage Ultra TR88 Transistor Portable Radio Hi. The one on eBay sold for £175 FYI. Absolutely ridiculous.

18th Sep 2023, 9:03 pm	#9
Paul_RK Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fakenham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 4,034	Re: Vintage Ultra TR88 Transistor Portable Radio Just means at least two people wanted it badly and there aren't very many to go around. That said, I think my Alba Sprite with its leather case was something more like a fiver locally, with a valved NHS hearing aid and a couple of George VI beer glasses among the many other items thrown in... Paul