A squashed radio to identify... - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Colourstar · 15th Apr 2019, 7:51 pm

I'm willing to bet someone here will be able to tell me the make and model of this poor radio. It's in an outside workshop at a house I'm in the process of buying. Unfortunately the flat wooden roof of the workshop has caved in and the set is doing its best to hold it up. The radio looks to have a plastic case and I think despite appearances may be still intact. The door is blocked so I'm unable to get a better photograph....

Steve

Paul_RK · 15th Apr 2019, 8:18 pm

Looks Philips to me - something not far removed from the B3G99U?

https://www.thevalvepage.com/radios/...9u/b3gu99u.htm

Paul

lesmw0sec · 16th Apr 2019, 9:47 am

I'd agree with Paul - Philips/Stella perhaps?

vintage_8bit · 16th Apr 2019, 12:40 pm

I have a Philips B3G75U and it looks very similar to that?

Paul_RK · 16th Apr 2019, 1:29 pm

Yes, the 'speaker grille is the only obvious difference - the set in the photo appears to have the G99U's pattern or something very close to it, a plastic mesh with about 20 slots vertically by 10 horizontally.

Colourstar · 16th Apr 2019, 7:37 pm

I think you've got it Paul! There were several plastic cased mains radios in the late 50s that had this general style, but Philips/Stella seems to be right.

Hopefully I'll be able to identify it for sure in the next few days if I can get back there.

Steve

Colourstar · 20th Apr 2019, 2:46 pm

Now rescued and looking none too bad for it's ordeal. It's covered in sawdust as the outhouse was used for carpentry. Remarkably the plastic cabinet hasn't bowed or cracked. Tough little sets!

bobbyball · 20th Apr 2019, 3:24 pm

I think I have (or had) the "wood" (well, chipboard covered with something) version of this set, uses "U" series valves if I recall. Philips were among the few manufacturers who managed to use a mains dropper resistor that wasn't in danger of melting or otherwise setting other parts of the set on fire!

Boater Sam · 20th Apr 2019, 6:36 pm

Right then, how long before it working?
Full reconditioning, deserves it for surviving holding the shed up.

15th Apr 2019, 7:51 pm	#1
Colourstar Octode Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 1,398	A squashed radio to identify... I'm willing to bet someone here will be able to tell me the make and model of this poor radio. It's in an outside workshop at a house I'm in the process of buying. Unfortunately the flat wooden roof of the workshop has caved in and the set is doing its best to hold it up. The radio looks to have a plastic case and I think despite appearances may be still intact. The door is blocked so I'm unable to get a better photograph.... Steve Attached Thumbnails

15th Apr 2019, 8:18 pm	#2
Paul_RK Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fakenham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 4,255	Re: A squashed radio to identify... Looks Philips to me - something not far removed from the B3G99U? https://www.thevalvepage.com/radios/...9u/b3gu99u.htm Paul

16th Apr 2019, 9:47 am	#3
lesmw0sec Octode Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Carmel, Llannerchymedd, Anglesey, UK. Posts: 1,507	Re: A squashed radio to identify... I'd agree with Paul - Philips/Stella perhaps?

16th Apr 2019, 12:40 pm	#4
vintage_8bit Heptode Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Rainham, Kent, UK. Posts: 525	Re: A squashed radio to identify... I have a Philips B3G75U and it looks very similar to that?

16th Apr 2019, 1:29 pm	#5
Paul_RK Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fakenham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 4,255	Re: A squashed radio to identify... Yes, the 'speaker grille is the only obvious difference - the set in the photo appears to have the G99U's pattern or something very close to it, a plastic mesh with about 20 slots vertically by 10 horizontally.

16th Apr 2019, 7:37 pm	#6
Colourstar Octode Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 1,398	Re: A squashed radio to identify... I think you've got it Paul! There were several plastic cased mains radios in the late 50s that had this general style, but Philips/Stella seems to be right. Hopefully I'll be able to identify it for sure in the next few days if I can get back there. Steve

20th Apr 2019, 2:46 pm	#7
Colourstar Octode Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 1,398	Re: A squashed radio to identify... Now rescued and looking none too bad for it's ordeal. It's covered in sawdust as the outhouse was used for carpentry. Remarkably the plastic cabinet hasn't bowed or cracked. Tough little sets! Attached Thumbnails

20th Apr 2019, 3:24 pm	#8
bobbyball Octode Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester Posts: 1,214	Re: A squashed radio to identify... I think I have (or had) the "wood" (well, chipboard covered with something) version of this set, uses "U" series valves if I recall. Philips were among the few manufacturers who managed to use a mains dropper resistor that wasn't in danger of melting or otherwise setting other parts of the set on fire! __________________ Robert

20th Apr 2019, 6:36 pm	#9
Boater Sam Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. & Winter in the Philippines. Posts: 3,897	Re: A squashed radio to identify... Right then, how long before it working? Full reconditioning, deserves it for surviving holding the shed up.