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Old 21st Oct 2021, 7:13 pm   #1
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Default Radio ID? Identified a an EAR Astor.

I'd just like to say hello to everyone.

My name's Robert and I'm trying to get some answers about an old radio that was my late father's.

I can't seem to find anything on the name or makers.
I know he had it in the early mid 60's.

It's covered in what looks like blue vinyl, with a white vinyl stripe around it.
On the front is a large tuning dial on the right.
On the left is a smaller knob OFF/ON/Volume with a gold centre. the middle knob switches the band.

The speaker is on the front with sort of cream/grey colour rough type cloth.

Also on the front is a small rectangular badge with two faces back to back with EAR on it.

There's a large aerial out on the side of it and that's about it.

i hope someone may be able to throw some light on this with my vague description.....or if there's any way I can post a picture.

Thank you in advance

Robert
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Old 21st Oct 2021, 7:16 pm   #2
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Is it a blue version of this one?

https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/electricau_astor_2.html

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Old 21st Oct 2021, 7:19 pm   #3
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We're a friendly bunch: upload some photos of your late father's radio and chances are we can ID it and guide you through the stages to bring it back to working-status.
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Old 21st Oct 2021, 7:25 pm   #4
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Is it a blue version of this one?

https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/electricau_astor_2.html

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Mike - OMG................that's it

you're an absolute star!

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Old 21st Oct 2021, 7:29 pm   #5
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I've been into audio since as long as i can remember and love the quality of it all.

I've a music room in my house and still have a Decca Hi Fi 25, Teleton 8 track player, walkmans etc.....as well as modern technology
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Old 21st Oct 2021, 7:38 pm   #6
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There is a good thread here by Graham on posting pictures in the Forum I hope that helps.

https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=77650

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Old 21st Oct 2021, 7:42 pm   #7
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There is a good thread here by Graham on posting pictures in the Forum I hope that helps.

https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=77650

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Thank you Mike....I'll get onto it when i get home from work.
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