PYE FenMan II RM - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

percival007 · 13th Jun 2018, 4:11 pm

Hi Folks,

I have a PYE FenMan II RM to look at (the innards from a RadioGram).

On the Service Data site (top right of this Forum) there is listed Data for the FenMan II and the FenMan II RG. I will of course purchase both these but would appreciate any clues/hints as to which one would be best and any tips on what I can expect from anyone who has looked at one of these previously.

Many thanks in advance,

James.

Edward Huggins · 13th Jun 2018, 4:21 pm

From long and distant memory , the Pye "Fenman" RM was the Radiogram version (RG) of the Radio, but with the additional circuitry for the Record Maker option. Not many of these were made.

Cobaltblue · 13th Jun 2018, 4:29 pm

Hi James

The RM stands for record maker.

Most of these did not have the additional record maker parts fitted so there should be an 9 pin valve style base fitted to the socket.

https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/pye_fenman_ii_rm.html

The differences between the RG and RM are tiny.

I think I published a snip about the difference eons ago on this forum.

crossed with Edward

Cheers

Mike T

percival007 · 13th Jun 2018, 6:34 pm

Thanks chaps,

I'll download the Service Data and get stuck in.

Thanks again,

James.

Cobaltblue · 13th Jun 2018, 8:58 pm

Sorry its so low definition I can't find my original scans.

But this is the snip of the differences.

Do you have the RM unit?

Cheers

Mike T

percival007 · 14th Jun 2018, 6:54 pm

Thanks.
No, my friend has just given me the 'innards' to rejuvenate while he does the record player and case.

James.

13th Jun 2018, 4:11 pm	#1
percival007 Heptode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oxfordshire, UK. Posts: 852	PYE FenMan II RM Hi Folks, I have a PYE FenMan II RM to look at (the innards from a RadioGram). On the Service Data site (top right of this Forum) there is listed Data for the FenMan II and the FenMan II RG. I will of course purchase both these but would appreciate any clues/hints as to which one would be best and any tips on what I can expect from anyone who has looked at one of these previously. Many thanks in advance, James.

13th Jun 2018, 4:21 pm	#2
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,327	Re: PYE FenMan II RM From long and distant memory , the Pye "Fenman" RM was the Radiogram version (RG) of the Radio, but with the additional circuitry for the Record Maker option. Not many of these were made. __________________ Edward.

13th Jun 2018, 4:29 pm	#3
Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,865	Re: PYE FenMan II RM Hi James The RM stands for record maker. Most of these did not have the additional record maker parts fitted so there should be an 9 pin valve style base fitted to the socket. https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/pye_fenman_ii_rm.html The differences between the RG and RM are tiny. I think I published a snip about the difference eons ago on this forum. crossed with Edward Cheers Mike T __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk Last edited by Cobaltblue; 13th Jun 2018 at 4:32 pm. Reason: crossed with edward

13th Jun 2018, 6:34 pm	#4
percival007 Heptode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oxfordshire, UK. Posts: 852	Re: PYE FenMan II RM Thanks chaps, I'll download the Service Data and get stuck in. Thanks again, James.

13th Jun 2018, 8:58 pm	#5
Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,865	Re: PYE FenMan II RM Sorry its so low definition I can't find my original scans. But this is the snip of the differences. Do you have the RM unit? Cheers Mike T Attached Thumbnails __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk

14th Jun 2018, 6:54 pm	#6
percival007 Heptode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oxfordshire, UK. Posts: 852	Re: PYE FenMan II RM Thanks. No, my friend has just given me the 'innards' to rejuvenate while he does the record player and case. James.