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3rd Nov 2010, 5:37 pm | #1 |
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Identifying a Marconiphone radio and some general newbie help please
Hello from Mr Thirsty
My first post here, so please go easy. First thing to point out is that I have pretty much no knowledge of electronics, except for that basic stuff I picked up 30 years ago (at a school club which lasted about a half a term!) i.e. building basic things on that copper stripboard stuff and very basic knowledge around a multimeter, using a soldering iron and cutting tools etc. Anyway, I picked up a Marconiphone radio at a car boot sale. I am hoping to identify the model and maybe (if needed) pick up some pointers in getting it up and running. I have included some pics in the hope that someone can let me know the commercial name of this model, as I can't see anything on the body. I am making an assumption that is is a Model 416 according to the label in the battery compartment ? I suppose the first thing I need to do is get some power to it. There was a rather corroded PP7 battery in the back. Is this 9 volts? Rather than buy a battery, I am hoping to buy a power supply to test it. Can anyone recommend what sort of PSU is needed - assuming it is 9V, what else do I need to consider in terms of current when choosing a power supply. Also, there is an aperture on the rear and a slightly smaller one on the side. Is the larger one likely to be a 3.5mm headphone socket and the smaller one an ariel socket? Sorry if this is a bit general, but please nice people, let me know any info you have on this radio and any pointers for taking a dabble in getting an old radio up and running. Thank you. http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...phonefront.jpg http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...honefront2.jpg http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...iphonerear.jpg http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...labelsmall.jpg http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...nimodel416.jpg |
3rd Nov 2010, 6:10 pm | #2 |
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Re: Identifying a Marconiphone radio and some general newbie help please
It is in fact a Marconiphone 4166. There is the sheet on this set here:
http://www.service-data.com/product.php/3406/4553 Well, you can't blow yourself up with a 9 volt portable! I'd start by giving the set a clean. Inside and out, and get a new battery connector. A PP3 would do here, and they are cheaper and you can get a new battery clip from Maplin. Then the set will still be portable. Most 9 Volt 'wall warts' will do by the way but stick with the battery for now. It may even work! Read the transistor radio section of this section: http://www.vintage-radio.com/repair-...ion/index.html Don't be put off by it by the way. Most of it you probably won't need. Get good tools as well. Screwdrivers, pliers, soldering iron and solder, small multimeter as well. Maplin will advise. Good luck and we're here to help. Cheers, Steve P.
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3rd Nov 2010, 6:28 pm | #3 |
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Re: Identifying a Marconiphone radio and some general newbie help please
Absolutely delighted at your quick response. Thanks.
Yes the PP3 route sounds quick, easy and cheap, to at least see if it is working. Will keep you posted. |
3rd Nov 2010, 6:34 pm | #4 |
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Re: Identifying a Marconiphone radio and some general newbie help please
Don't need to go easy. All very friendly in here...Always here to support newcomers....
Bob W
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3rd Nov 2010, 6:36 pm | #5 |
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Re: Identifying a Marconiphone radio and some general newbie help please
A standard PP3 has a much lower capacity than the original PP7, but is obviously a lot easier to find. It will be fine for testing but may not have a long life if you actually plan to use the radio. An alkaline PP3 should be OK though, and still cheaper than a PP7 (if you can even find one.)
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4th Nov 2010, 1:57 pm | #6 |
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Re: Identifying a Marconiphone radio and some general newbie help please
Re-chargeable PP3's are not too expensive either, if you are intending to use it often. Get the NiMh type if you decide on that solution
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4th Nov 2010, 2:14 pm | #7 |
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Re: Identifying a Marconiphone radio and some general newbie help please
The set must be from some time between 1967 and 1978, as the BBC stations are numbered rather than named (which happened in '67) but Radio 2 is on LW (where Radio 4 moved in 1978).
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