Vidor Radio model 396A - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

radioneil · 22nd Nov 2022, 11:18 pm

Hi from Australia, I recently purchased a Vidor 396A from EBAY. When the case is opened and the chasis removed there are two springs on the left side screwed to the case. It seems when the lid is closed the hinge shorts these two springs. Can someone advise what the springs are for. There are two wires leading from the springs to the chasis. Radioneil

Cobaltblue · 22nd Nov 2022, 11:29 pm

Hi Radioneil.

Can't remember this exact model but it usually caused the set oscillate (Howl) when the lid is closed to remind you that it's still switched on.

Cheers

Mike T

Tim · 23rd Nov 2022, 12:55 am

Hi Radionell

If it’s any help I repaired one of these sets a few years ago. Write up here:

https://www.vintage-radio.com/recent...or-cn396a.html

I think there is a brief mention of the squealer, and how it works.

radioneil · 23rd Nov 2022, 11:53 pm

Hi Tim and Cobaltblue, many thanks for your help. Radioneil

radioneil · 14th Dec 2022, 11:59 pm

Good Morning all, I have now got it working. The problem I have is that I can't turn the volume right down. Just wondering if any one has had a similar problem. radioneil

G.Castle · 15th Dec 2022, 12:57 am

I have one.

It's the same, sound is low at minimum setting but still quite audible, it's a good feature when running on battery power as it saves you leaving it switched on!

radioneil · 15th Dec 2022, 7:19 am

Thank you G.Castle, It makes sense now. radioneil

22nd Nov 2022, 11:18 pm	#1
radioneil Diode Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Bongaree, Queensland, Australia. Posts: 7	Vidor Radio model 396A Hi from Australia, I recently purchased a Vidor 396A from EBAY. When the case is opened and the chasis removed there are two springs on the left side screwed to the case. It seems when the lid is closed the hinge shorts these two springs. Can someone advise what the springs are for. There are two wires leading from the springs to the chasis. Radioneil

22nd Nov 2022, 11:29 pm	#2
Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,857	Re: Vidor Radio model 396A Hi Radioneil. Can't remember this exact model but it usually caused the set oscillate (Howl) when the lid is closed to remind you that it's still switched on. Cheers Mike T __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk

23rd Nov 2022, 12:55 am	#3
Tim Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 3,308	Re: Vidor Radio model 396A Hi Radionell If it’s any help I repaired one of these sets a few years ago. Write up here: https://www.vintage-radio.com/recent...or-cn396a.html I think there is a brief mention of the squealer, and how it works. __________________ "Nothing is as dangerous as being too modern;one is apt to grow old fashioned quite suddenly."

23rd Nov 2022, 11:53 pm	#4
radioneil Diode Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Bongaree, Queensland, Australia. Posts: 7	Re: Vidor Radio model 396A Hi Tim and Cobaltblue, many thanks for your help. Radioneil

14th Dec 2022, 11:59 pm	#5
radioneil Diode Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Bongaree, Queensland, Australia. Posts: 7	Vidor 396A Good Morning all, I have now got it working. The problem I have is that I can't turn the volume right down. Just wondering if any one has had a similar problem. radioneil Last edited by Station X; 15th Dec 2022 at 11:16 am. Reason: Threads merged

15th Dec 2022, 12:57 am	#6
G.Castle Heptode Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Swaffham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 585	Re: Vidor 396A I have one. It's the same, sound is low at minimum setting but still quite audible, it's a good feature when running on battery power as it saves you leaving it switched on!

15th Dec 2022, 7:19 am	#7
radioneil Diode Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Bongaree, Queensland, Australia. Posts: 7	Re: Vidor 396A Thank you G.Castle, It makes sense now. radioneil