Radio Rentals model 68 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

405lineradio · 22nd Jun 2009, 5:50 pm

Hi, can anyone tell me the equivelent to the radio rentals model 68 and the approximate year, please.

Nickthedentist · 22nd Jun 2009, 6:30 pm

Here's a picture from the identification chart on Paul's discs.

Valve line-up is ECH42, EF41, EBC41, EL41 & EZ80. No VHF. So early-mid-50s?

Not sure there is a direct equivalent, though RR sets also seem to have been sold badged as Baird.

Nick.

AlanBeckett · 22nd Jun 2009, 7:27 pm

Nick,
Isn't that last quote backwards? As I understood it Baird were the manufacturers and RR rented them out. That was certainly true for (later) TVs.
Alan

See_Mos · 22nd Jun 2009, 8:37 pm

I have a colour brochure for RR 1956/57 which includes the model 68.

It is not listed as being available for purchase, only rental starting at 8 shillings per month. Models 204 and 210 have the same basic descriptions and look as if they might be the same set in different cabinet styles.

All three models are described as being available for AC or DC mains

405lineradio · 22nd Jun 2009, 9:03 pm

Great info thanks guys, i could do with a diagram though. Any ideas where i might obtain such a thing? Nick, you mentioned Pauls disks and an identification chart, what disk is that chart on?

Darren-UK · 22nd Jun 2009, 9:15 pm

Service data for the Baird 68/RR68 is available via the link at top right.

f.cooper · 22nd Jun 2009, 10:20 pm

Hi,
I have a Radio Rentals purchase model ( not sure which as it in the loft ) and it looks similar to rr68 but it is in wooden cabinet, knobs similar and same place, and sloping dial etc. Valve line up is the same.
Will try to get up loft sometime to check.

Regards

Fred

22nd Jun 2009, 5:50 pm	#1
405lineradio Retired Dormant Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Coventry, Warwickshire, UK. Posts: 26	Radio Rentals model 68 Hi, can anyone tell me the equivelent to the radio rentals model 68 and the approximate year, please.

22nd Jun 2009, 6:30 pm	#2
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,866	Re: Radio Rentals model 68 Here's a picture from the identification chart on Paul's discs. Valve line-up is ECH42, EF41, EBC41, EL41 & EZ80. No VHF. So early-mid-50s? Not sure there is a direct equivalent, though RR sets also seem to have been sold badged as Baird. Nick. Attached Thumbnails

22nd Jun 2009, 7:27 pm	#3
AlanBeckett Rest in Peace Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Burton upon Trent, East Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 1,686	Re: Radio Rentals model 68 Nick, Isn't that last quote backwards? As I understood it Baird were the manufacturers and RR rented them out. That was certainly true for (later) TVs. Alan

22nd Jun 2009, 8:37 pm	#4
See_Mos Hexode Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ossett, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 483	Re: Radio Rentals model 68 I have a colour brochure for RR 1956/57 which includes the model 68. It is not listed as being available for purchase, only rental starting at 8 shillings per month. Models 204 and 210 have the same basic descriptions and look as if they might be the same set in different cabinet styles. All three models are described as being available for AC or DC mains

22nd Jun 2009, 9:03 pm	#5
405lineradio Retired Dormant Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Coventry, Warwickshire, UK. Posts: 26	Re: Radio Rentals model 68 Great info thanks guys, i could do with a diagram though. Any ideas where i might obtain such a thing? Nick, you mentioned Pauls disks and an identification chart, what disk is that chart on?

22nd Jun 2009, 9:15 pm	#6
Darren-UK Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 4,061	Re: Radio Rentals model 68 Service data for the Baird 68/RR68 is available via the link at top right.

22nd Jun 2009, 10:20 pm	#7
f.cooper Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 128	Re: Radio Rentals model 68 Hi, I have a Radio Rentals purchase model ( not sure which as it in the loft ) and it looks similar to rr68 but it is in wooden cabinet, knobs similar and same place, and sloping dial etc. Valve line up is the same. Will try to get up loft sometime to check. Regards Fred