Help Identifying A Pye Set - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

GeorgeChristofi · 13th Dec 2021, 12:41 am

Hi all, I picked up a set last Friday just on a whim and because it was cheap. Originally my thoughts were to turn it into spares but when I actually picked it up I looked at it and am tempted to give it a chance. The only problem is... I can't identify it!

There is no model number on the rear panel and the only mark I can see is the Pye sunburst logo on top. I know its shabby but that shouldn't be a bad thing to start with.

Any clues would be gratefully received!

Cobaltblue · 13th Dec 2021, 8:36 am

Its very similar to the PYE 835 but a better identification may be achieved with some pictures of the Chassis and the valve line up.

https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/pye_835.html

Cheers

Mike T

stevehertz · 13th Dec 2021, 8:45 am

Pye were awful at not identifying their sets.

cathoderay57 · 13th Dec 2021, 12:29 pm

It could also be a Pye 834. Here's the restoration thread relating to mine. I hope you have better luck with the tuning flywheel and mains transformer. If both are knackered like mine then I hope you enjoy a challenge! https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...d.php?t=179688 Cheers, Jerry

Cobaltblue · 13th Dec 2021, 12:54 pm

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Originally Posted by cathoderay57

It could also be a Pye 834. Here's the restoration thread relating to mine. I hope you have better luck with the tuning flywheel and mains transformer. If both are knackered like mine then I hope you enjoy a challenge! https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...d.php?t=179688 Cheers, Jerry

Jerry your 834 looks like a perfect match I think we need to gets some pictures onto RM of your set

Cheers

Mike T

McMurdo · 13th Dec 2021, 1:02 pm

quite often pye scribbled the model number in pencil either under the cabinet or just inside

cathoderay57 · 13th Dec 2021, 10:41 pm

Hi Mike, happy to contribute. If you drop me a PM with your email address I will send you some higher res pics if you like.
Cheers, Jerry

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Originally Posted by Cobaltblue

Jerry your 834 looks like a perfect match I think we need to gets some pictures onto RM of your set

Cheers

Mike T

GeorgeChristofi · 13th Dec 2021, 10:43 pm

Thanks Gentlemen. I will get it out of the car and take it to bits. That will give me the look inside. The only reason I havent yet is the bench is covered in bits of other radio.

Many thanks once again.

medge799 · 15th Dec 2021, 10:18 pm

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Originally Posted by GeorgeChristofi

...The only reason I havent yet is the bench is covered in bits of other radio.

I can certainly relate to that!!!

13th Dec 2021, 12:41 am	#1
GeorgeChristofi Triode Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK. Posts: 41	Help Identifying A Pye Set Hi all, I picked up a set last Friday just on a whim and because it was cheap. Originally my thoughts were to turn it into spares but when I actually picked it up I looked at it and am tempted to give it a chance. The only problem is... I can't identify it! There is no model number on the rear panel and the only mark I can see is the Pye sunburst logo on top. I know its shabby but that shouldn't be a bad thing to start with. Any clues would be gratefully received! Attached Thumbnails

13th Dec 2021, 8:36 am	#2
Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,880	Re: Help Identifying A Pye Set Its very similar to the PYE 835 but a better identification may be achieved with some pictures of the Chassis and the valve line up. https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/pye_835.html Cheers Mike T __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk

13th Dec 2021, 8:45 am	#3
stevehertz Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 8,835	Re: Help Identifying A Pye Set Pye were awful at not identifying their sets. __________________ A digital radio is the latest thing, but a vintage wireless is forever..

13th Dec 2021, 12:29 pm	#4
cathoderay57 Nonode Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Bristol, UK. Posts: 2,389	Re: Help Identifying A Pye Set It could also be a Pye 834. Here's the restoration thread relating to mine. I hope you have better luck with the tuning flywheel and mains transformer. If both are knackered like mine then I hope you enjoy a challenge! https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...d.php?t=179688 Cheers, Jerry

13th Dec 2021, 1:02 pm	#6
McMurdo Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands, UK. Posts: 5,276	Re: Help Identifying A Pye Set quite often pye scribbled the model number in pencil either under the cabinet or just inside __________________ Kevin

13th Dec 2021, 10:43 pm	#8
GeorgeChristofi Triode Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK. Posts: 41	Re: Help Identifying A Pye Set Thanks Gentlemen. I will get it out of the car and take it to bits. That will give me the look inside. The only reason I havent yet is the bench is covered in bits of other radio. Many thanks once again.