B&0 beolit 707. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

shadoman · 25th Feb 2019, 7:00 pm

Hi all
Just been given a beolit 707 by a neighbour .On powering up it could receive faintly on fm classic fm and radio 1 and nothing on am. Before i go any further does anybody know of any common faults that occur with these like bad caps etc.I have never had a b&o before , just mainly Roberts and Hackers
Terry

Radiocruncher · 25th Feb 2019, 7:42 pm

It’s a nice radio. I would check the push buttons first and give them a shot of switch cleaner.

Regards

Graham

shadoman · 25th Feb 2019, 8:14 pm

Thanks i will do that

25th Feb 2019, 7:00 pm	#1
shadoman Tetrode Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Chulmleigh, Devonshire, UK. Posts: 88	B&0 beolit 707. Hi all Just been given a beolit 707 by a neighbour .On powering up it could receive faintly on fm classic fm and radio 1 and nothing on am. Before i go any further does anybody know of any common faults that occur with these like bad caps etc.I have never had a b&o before , just mainly Roberts and Hackers Terry

25th Feb 2019, 7:42 pm	#2
Radiocruncher Hexode Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Torrington, Devon UK. Posts: 446	Re: B&0 beolit 707. It’s a nice radio. I would check the push buttons first and give them a shot of switch cleaner. Regards Graham

25th Feb 2019, 8:14 pm	#3
shadoman Tetrode Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Chulmleigh, Devonshire, UK. Posts: 88	Re: B&0 beolit 707. Thanks i will do that