Replacement aerial Roberts R26-b - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

David Lee · 12th May 2011, 12:14 pm

Hi
I hope you can help. My father in law who is 85 has pulled the aerial completely out of his R26-B. He loves the radio because the push bottons are large and chunky, unlike modern buttons, so I have to fix it. I purchased a new aerial assuming that it would come with instructions on how to fit it - how silly of me!

Could some one guide me through how to go about the replacement? I think you access from the battery panel but I can't seem to remove it.

Many thanks

swordholder · 12th May 2011, 12:48 pm

David,
Try here
http://www.spares2you.co.uk/Roberts_...Radio_Aerials/
Although not listed they may be able to help

Mike

Paul_RK · 12th May 2011, 1:35 pm

Hi David,

The battery panel does come off, but they're often quite sticky. Take off the battery cover, undo the single screw (which you can see before the cover's removed) and pull the holder up away from the cabinet at the end where the screw was. Once it's tilted up at that end you can lift it free and there's a clear view of the screw holding the aerial in place.

Regards,
Paul

12th May 2011, 12:14 pm	#1
David Lee Retired Dormant Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: St Albans Posts: 1	Replacement aerial Roberts R26-b Hi I hope you can help. My father in law who is 85 has pulled the aerial completely out of his R26-B. He loves the radio because the push bottons are large and chunky, unlike modern buttons, so I have to fix it. I purchased a new aerial assuming that it would come with instructions on how to fit it - how silly of me! Could some one guide me through how to go about the replacement? I think you access from the battery panel but I can't seem to remove it. Many thanks

12th May 2011, 12:48 pm	#2
swordholder Rest in Peace Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: East Preston, Sussex Posts: 162	Re: Replacement aerial Roberts R26-b David, Try here http://www.spares2you.co.uk/Roberts_...Radio_Aerials/ Although not listed they may be able to help Mike

12th May 2011, 1:35 pm	#3
Paul_RK Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fakenham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 4,259	Re: Replacement aerial Roberts R26-b Hi David, The battery panel does come off, but they're often quite sticky. Take off the battery cover, undo the single screw (which you can see before the cover's removed) and pull the holder up away from the cabinet at the end where the screw was. Once it's tilted up at that end you can lift it free and there's a clear view of the screw holding the aerial in place. Regards, Paul