Recommended Component Suppliers.

[Alf Fisher]

Here is a guy named Gordon who used to run a Radio & TV repair shop some years ago and has a number of items left after it was closed. His stock includes Record player cartridges, Loudspeakers, TV mains droppers and audio & computer cables. Not all of his stock is listed on the website so have a look and send him an email if you think he may have what you need.
See http://writestationery.com/index.htm

Regards,
Alf

[IJK2008]

I just got some 470k & 1Meg log pots with double pole switch from:

http://www.bowood-electronics.co.uk/

Will at Bowood is a very friendly supplier and has some other items that may be useful to restorers.

Ian

[BakeliteBear]

I can supply braided cords for vintage telephones. Top quality UK manufactured tinsel core with a pure Egyptian cotton braid and supplied with the correct loop and cotton ties – no cable ties to spoil the job!

They are hand plaited and made to order, so virtually any length/finish is possible. Please PM me if you are interested.

[glowinganode]

Langrex supplies - valves and semis,

www.langrex.co.uk

Sycom (Syon Trading) - electronic components mostly,

www.sycomcomp.co.uk

(See post #32)

[60 oldjohn]

RADIO & TV CONTROL KNOBS. I can supply certain odd knobs from my ever growing collection. PM me with make, model, shaft size, flat, screw fixing, spline shaft, colour, In fact as much information as possible. Add that finishing touch to your British 1920s -1990s Radio or TV. John.

[mikelect]

I've just found a supplier of braided sleeving it is made of polyester, expandable and available in red and white and it is expandable. Available from HEATSHRINK ONLINE. CO.UK 01480 812971. I ordered online one evening and it was delivered by post 24h later. He also has a range of heatshrink and various accessories available.

Mike

[mikelect]

I've just found a supplier of Braided Cable in Germany the business is called http://www.textilkabel.de he can supply any colour of cable under the rainbow (and some that aren't) in either two or three core,it is the usual type of PVC cable with a Braided cover but very good quality, my order arrived in two days so is comparable with UK post. Usual disclaimer I don't know the chap from Adam but his service is good.

[bargoedboy]

http://www.watfordvalves.com/home.asp
Can't believe no one has posted these guys.

[ms660]

Yes...and they do the "orange drop" capacitors too for a price that seems to be less than some others I could mention.

Cheers.

[charlesb]

http://www.wjoe.com/ (Radio & Cassette etc supplies)

Although based in the USA, these guys are great. Never had any problems with purchasing in the UK from them.

[Andy Doz]

P.J.Hill

Phone and postal only - 01684 296902

Very small husband and wife team. Have lots of NOS bits, valves, belts, idlers, the odd CRT, Phono cartridges and styli... as well as resistors, caps and all the usual.

[Amraduk]

Originally Posted by glowinganode

Sycom (Syon Trading)
www.sycomcomp.co.uk

Unfortunately, Sycom has ceased trading. The web site now displays this message:

Sycom Mail Order has closed down - no longer trading.
Robin has had a mild stroke and is unable to continue the business.

Regards,

Dave.

[JimMac53]

This site is based in Germany and I've had good success with them. Jan speaks perfect English (the website is in English too). Great selection of valves and electrolytic capacitors.

http://www.askjanfirst.de/eindex.htm

[Station X]

Three posts moved to a new thread here:-

https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=74222

[kennyKen]

Hi guys just spotted this thread, I always use a company called chelmervalve www.chelmervalve.co.uk they carry millions of old/new trans/diodes/semis/caps and good old fashioned NOS valves etc ,they are reasonable priced and they ship all over the world.They have been going since the 1960's. If you tell them your a hobbyist! you get better prices! good luck

[bileaflet_valve]

Geoff Davies (Radio) has a good range of valves, components and hardware useful to vintage radio restorers. He also gets in some complete or near-complete items he sells on as "projects" as well as interesting period textbooks. No web site, but you can subscribe to his monthy lists. Tel 01788 574774 or email geoffdavies (at) fsmail.net

[greenstar]

I got hold of a nice variable capacitor from these people. Similar to the original on my Davenset 1930 portable. They turned out to be in the town I live in and specialise in variable capacitors and drives! They are mostly geared up for mail order, so please contact them rather than dropping in. Not bad prices and a good range.
http://www.mainlinegroup.co.uk/jacks...hers/index.htm

(+44) 0116 278 0980
anona@mainlinegroup.co.uk

Mainline Electronics
192 Little Glen Road
Glen Parva
Leicester
LE2 9TT
UK

[Nickthedentist]

For new (replica) spares for GPO 200, 300 and 700-series telephones, such as cases, cords, dial centres, finger plates etc., I can wholeheartedly recommend:

http://www.gpospares.co.uk/

The chap who runs it, a Mr Ray Sutcliffe, is an absolute gentleman, and the parts I ordered were of excellent quality and arrived almost instantly. Well worthwhile if you have a nice 706 or 746 which is let down by damaged or faded cosmetic parts, or even if you just need a colour-matched line cord with a "modern" 431A plug pre-attached.

When I ordered, I had to send an e-mail or phone, there's no online ordering facility per se.

Nick.

[chompy1]

Semiconductor Supplies International are a very good supplier of obsolete Integrated Circuits, transistors, capacitors, diodes and loads more. Tel 020 8643 1126.

I purchased some germanium transistors from them a few years ago for some of my 1960's portable radios. They provide a very good service.

Paul

[daviddeakin]

Basic passives and semis, very cheap:
www.bitsbox.co.uk

Power / output transformers:
http://livinginthepast-audioweb.co.uk/index.php

Various vintage electronics and literature:
http://www.electrojumble.org/index.htm