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24th Oct 2021, 2:43 pm | #1 |
Diode
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Bedfordshire, UK.
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PYE Cambridge radio model 1101/A
Good Afternoon,
This is my first time posting in the forum. Following the passing of both my parents I have kept a PYE Cambridge Radio. It’s in good condition and seems too nice to end up in a skip. Is there anywhere that upcycles radios or a place someone might look for a vintage-ish piece. I have already decided to keep the pioneer record player but can’t keep everything sadly. I’m in the Bedfordshire area. Thank you MissDee |
24th Oct 2021, 9:10 pm | #2 |
Heptode
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Location: Ashhurst, Manawatu, New Zealand
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Re: PYE Cambridge radio model 1101/A
Welcome to the forum and condolences on the loss of your parents.
That Pye 1101A radio that was a favourite among seafarers in the 60's - I know, I was one! A bit large to carry around if you signed off at a foreign port! However they worked well for a basic four valver and could be guaranteed to pick up the BBC from anywhere on a longish bit of wire and sounded good with the large speaker. I don't know what the protocol is for new members wanting to sell items on this site but you could try putting it in the "Sets, Parts and Service Information Offered" section. I wouldn't try plugging it in "to see if it works" without someone having a look at it first - 60 year old radio components have some nasty habits! More info here... https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/pye_1101.html
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25th Oct 2021, 11:28 am | #3 |
Diode
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Bedfordshire, UK.
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Re: PYE Cambridge radio model 1101/A
Thank you so much!
That really is very interesting, my grandad worked for P&O so was at sea on an off quite a bit as well as an office in India. I’m not really looking for anything for it, I just don’t want to get rid of it at the skip. I hope someone might like it in the Bedfordshire or surrounding area to “have a go” or up cycle it in some way. Many thanks MissDee |
25th Oct 2021, 11:36 am | #4 |
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Re: PYE Cambridge radio model 1101/A
To clarify things, is this being offered free of charge?
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