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ms660 · 10th Dec 2017, 9:42 pm

Here's a review of the model Q in Wireless World, January 1932:

http://85.144.192.2/nvhr/Pye_Q_rht.pdf

Lawrence.

Boater Sam · 11th Dec 2017, 5:05 am

The speaker looks repairable.

GoodWassabi · 11th Dec 2017, 10:14 pm

Lawrence thanks for the post of the review. The figure that details the components with back cover off and the schematic should both be helpful. I’m going to start work on removing the chassis so I can get to the speaker and baffle. I’ll shoot pics as I go.

ms660 · 11th Dec 2017, 11:55 pm

No problem.

The component values/specs and other info can be found here in the service data which can be downloaded from this forum for little outlay:

http://www.service-data.com/section.php/6715/1/q-1932

Lawrence.

GoodWassabi · 14th Jan 2018, 9:02 pm

Well here’s the latest. I brought the Pye Model Q to my amp tech for his thoughts. Turns out he does a fair bit of work on vintage radios as a sideline when things are slow. Unfortunately his review was not encouraging. He indicated probably every component will need to be replaced and in most cases the original type will be unavailable so a work around constructed. All the tube sockets are riveted rather screwed in and with the chassis made of that cheap “monkey metal” there is a real risk it will fall apart during disassemply. In short a pretty major project to disassemble, diagnose and try to restore. He’s not even sure it can be made operable again.

He put me in touch with some folks with Southeastern Antique Radio Society (SARS) here in the US and it turns out they are having a swap meet in February close to where I live. So I’m going to attend and see if anyone would be interested in taking this on. I still have the option of repurposing the cabinet but just would love to preserve the history.

Looking forward to SARS event!

Graham G3ZVT · 15th Jan 2018, 1:48 am

The control escutcheon of that Pye Q must make it a candidate for the "Saddest Radio in History".

GoodWassabi · 17th Jan 2018, 7:08 pm

It does have a dower demeanor!

10th Dec 2017, 9:42 pm	#21
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: PYE radio archiving Here's a review of the model Q in Wireless World, January 1932: http://85.144.192.2/nvhr/Pye_Q_rht.pdf Lawrence.

11th Dec 2017, 5:05 am	#22
Boater Sam Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. & Winter in the Philippines. Posts: 3,897	Re: PYE radio archiving The speaker looks repairable.

11th Dec 2017, 10:14 pm	#23
GoodWassabi Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Posts: 11	Re: PYE radio archiving Lawrence thanks for the post of the review. The figure that details the components with back cover off and the schematic should both be helpful. I’m going to start work on removing the chassis so I can get to the speaker and baffle. I’ll shoot pics as I go.

11th Dec 2017, 11:55 pm	#24
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: PYE radio archiving No problem. The component values/specs and other info can be found here in the service data which can be downloaded from this forum for little outlay: http://www.service-data.com/section.php/6715/1/q-1932 Lawrence.

14th Jan 2018, 9:02 pm	#25
GoodWassabi Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Posts: 11	Re: PYE radio archiving Well here’s the latest. I brought the Pye Model Q to my amp tech for his thoughts. Turns out he does a fair bit of work on vintage radios as a sideline when things are slow. Unfortunately his review was not encouraging. He indicated probably every component will need to be replaced and in most cases the original type will be unavailable so a work around constructed. All the tube sockets are riveted rather screwed in and with the chassis made of that cheap “monkey metal” there is a real risk it will fall apart during disassemply. In short a pretty major project to disassemble, diagnose and try to restore. He’s not even sure it can be made operable again. He put me in touch with some folks with Southeastern Antique Radio Society (SARS) here in the US and it turns out they are having a swap meet in February close to where I live. So I’m going to attend and see if anyone would be interested in taking this on. I still have the option of repurposing the cabinet but just would love to preserve the history. Looking forward to SARS event!

15th Jan 2018, 1:48 am	#26
Graham G3ZVT Dekatron Join Date: May 2010 Location: Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 18,723	Re: PYE radio archiving The control escutcheon of that Pye Q must make it a candidate for the "Saddest Radio in History". __________________ -- Graham. G3ZVT

17th Jan 2018, 7:08 pm	#27
GoodWassabi Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Posts: 11	Re: PYE radio archiving It does have a dower demeanor!