Murphy B818 Nice Pair - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

mrp32Dave · 26th May 2011, 1:56 pm

Spent a quite a lot time on these but the result was worth the effort.
They were both completely stripped and cleaned, the dark gey one wasn't too bad but the light one was filthy and still has a slight yellow tinge to grey rexine. Neither needed any electrical repairs and both work well.
They both have near perfect bright work protected by the grime.
Also the both have Caroline on their scales which is nice.

neil29 · 26th May 2011, 7:46 pm

The radios are looking good Dave. I've been tempted to get some of these and similar sets before but I still dont have any.

Cheers,
Neil.

mark pirate · 27th May 2011, 9:33 am

I have a couple of the bush versions, both needed the dreaded AF117's replacing, but well worth it as these sets sound nice when working.
Like yours, mine had been well preserved by years of dirt!

Mark

Andrewausfa · 27th May 2011, 1:51 pm

These are lovely radios and surprisingly heavy for their size. I was lucky enough to find one quite cheaply that came up almost mint once cleaned. It doesn't have Caroline on the dial though.

Andrew

JoshWard · 28th May 2011, 12:34 am

I don't think I've ever seen a light grey one before?

I used to have one of the bluey grey ones and sold it in a mad clearout for very little money, wish I still had it

Very stylish and they sound great.

Josh.

Hybrid tellies · 30th May 2011, 12:57 pm

Ah this looks like the direct equivalant to the Bush TR130. I bet it uses the same RBM chassis. Great radios very sensitive and with a generouse output. Even though its an AM only set it will put many a newer radio to shame.

26th May 2011, 1:56 pm	#1
mrp32Dave Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Corby Posts: 4	Murphy B818 Nice Pair Spent a quite a lot time on these but the result was worth the effort. They were both completely stripped and cleaned, the dark gey one wasn't too bad but the light one was filthy and still has a slight yellow tinge to grey rexine. Neither needed any electrical repairs and both work well. They both have near perfect bright work protected by the grime. Also the both have Caroline on their scales which is nice. Attached Thumbnails

26th May 2011, 7:46 pm	#2
neil29 Heptode Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newport, Gwent, UK. Posts: 962	Re: Murphy B818 Nice Pair The radios are looking good Dave. I've been tempted to get some of these and similar sets before but I still dont have any. Cheers, Neil.

27th May 2011, 9:33 am	#3
mark pirate Dekatron Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Worthing, West Sussex, UK Posts: 5,185	Re: Murphy B818 Nice Pair I have a couple of the bush versions, both needed the dreaded AF117's replacing, but well worth it as these sets sound nice when working. Like yours, mine had been well preserved by years of dirt! Mark

27th May 2011, 1:51 pm	#4
Andrewausfa Octode Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire, UK. Posts: 1,180	Re: Murphy B818 Nice Pair These are lovely radios and surprisingly heavy for their size. I was lucky enough to find one quite cheaply that came up almost mint once cleaned. It doesn't have Caroline on the dial though. Andrew __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life. Or they should do. BVWS Member

28th May 2011, 12:34 am	#5
JoshWard Octode Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Near Stowmarket, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 1,962	Re: Murphy B818 Nice Pair I don't think I've ever seen a light grey one before? I used to have one of the bluey grey ones and sold it in a mad clearout for very little money, wish I still had it Very stylish and they sound great. Josh.

30th May 2011, 12:57 pm	#6
Hybrid tellies Nonode Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: 1966-1976 Coverack in Cornwall and Helston Cornwall. 1976-present Bristol/Bath area. Posts: 2,965	Re: Murphy B818 Nice Pair Ah this looks like the direct equivalant to the Bush TR130. I bet it uses the same RBM chassis. Great radios very sensitive and with a generouse output. Even though its an AM only set it will put many a newer radio to shame. __________________ Simon BVWS member