Another French radio added to the collection - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

vinrads · 15th Dec 2022, 3:25 pm

As it's my birthday today a young 73 ouch where did that go , I treated myself well my wife bought it using my money I am trying to get my head around that one . to say it's a 1930's radio it is in remarkable condition , loads of caps plus a few resistors needed replacing to get it working ,it's a 110volt radio it would have had a line cord , to drop volts for the heaters, I fitted a 25 watt resistor instead , so much for down sizing

now off to sample a drop of the amber nectar,

Mick.

PJC58-Hythe · 15th Dec 2022, 4:42 pm

What an interesting little set who is the manufacturer? I've just finished restoring a Gody Abel-Amboise set.

vinrads · 15th Dec 2022, 6:16 pm

Hi Peter it's a Sonora ,Sonorette 3e thanks. Mick.

Radio Wrangler · 15th Dec 2022, 9:29 pm

Some stylistic resemblance to the 'Dan Dare Set' I was givenm as a kid, many years ago!

David

bluepilot · 15th Dec 2022, 9:45 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinrads

it's a 110volt radio it would have had a line cord ,

There was 110V mains in France until comparatively recently. It's quite common to find 110V radios. After France standardized on 230V you could buy 110V transformers for use with old radios.

jhalphen · 15th Dec 2022, 11:41 pm

Hi to all,
Hi Vinrads,

Sonora model Sonorette 3, photos & schematic here:
Click on thumbnails to bring full-screen & copy.
Free access, no subscription required.

https://www.doctsf.com/sonora-sonore...erie/f4244/o=y

All Sonora models, 8 pages of them, prolific company :
https://www.doctsf.com/grandlivre/pr...on.php?ln_pg=1

Search any brand, home page, wide choice of selection criteria, not limited to French models:
https://www.doctsf.com/grandlivre/index.php?ps_raz=1

Best Regards
jhalphen
Paris/France

15th Dec 2022, 3:25 pm	#1
vinrads Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 3,763	Another French radio added to the collection As it's my birthday today a young 73 ouch where did that go , I treated myself well my wife bought it using my money I am trying to get my head around that one . to say it's a 1930's radio it is in remarkable condition , loads of caps plus a few resistors needed replacing to get it working ,it's a 110volt radio it would have had a line cord , to drop volts for the heaters, I fitted a 25 watt resistor instead , so much for down sizing now off to sample a drop of the amber nectar, Mick. Attached Thumbnails

15th Dec 2022, 4:42 pm	#2
PJC58-Hythe Heptode Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hythe, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 630	Re: Another French radio added to the collection What an interesting little set who is the manufacturer? I've just finished restoring a Gody Abel-Amboise set. __________________ Peter - M0HYT - BVWS Member - GQRP Club http://www.retroworkshop.co.uk

15th Dec 2022, 6:16 pm	#3
vinrads Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 3,763	Re: Another French radio added to the collection Hi Peter it's a Sonora ,Sonorette 3e thanks. Mick.

15th Dec 2022, 9:29 pm	#4
Radio Wrangler Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fife, Scotland, UK. Posts: 22,896	Re: Another French radio added to the collection Some stylistic resemblance to the 'Dan Dare Set' I was givenm as a kid, many years ago! David __________________ Can't afford the volcanic island yet, but the plans for my monorail and the goons' uniforms are done

15th Dec 2022, 11:41 pm	#6
jhalphen Hexode Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Paris, France Posts: 350	Re: Another French radio added to the collection Hi to all, Hi Vinrads, Sonora model Sonorette 3, photos & schematic here: Click on thumbnails to bring full-screen & copy. Free access, no subscription required. https://www.doctsf.com/sonora-sonore...erie/f4244/o=y All Sonora models, 8 pages of them, prolific company : https://www.doctsf.com/grandlivre/pr...on.php?ln_pg=1 Search any brand, home page, wide choice of selection criteria, not limited to French models: https://www.doctsf.com/grandlivre/index.php?ps_raz=1 Best Regards jhalphen Paris/France