Ferguson 624 RG - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Ruairihamill · 27th Aug 2017, 2:25 pm

Hello. I am a new user to this forum. I have just got my hands on a Ferguson 624 RG and was wondering if there were any other owners of this that could help with it. The stylus needs replacing and the radio isn't picking up stations. I have contacted a few retailers about the stylus as it seems to match the Ferguson 603 and 604 models which is currently available. Is there access to a user guide or something similar. Bearing in mind that I'm a finger and thumbs kind of person.

Station X · 27th Aug 2017, 2:32 pm

Hello and welcome to the forums.

The service data for this model is available here:-

http://www.service-data.com/product....45/2568/t12045

Clydeuk · 27th Aug 2017, 3:56 pm

Post a picture of the cartridge (the bit that holds the stylus) as this may have been replaced in the past.

The picture on Radiomuseum shows a TC8 turnover cartridge fitted, if this is what's fitted then it is not stereo compatible and will need to be replaced if you want to play stereo records.

Michael Maurice · 27th Aug 2017, 7:21 pm

Warning,This radiogram uses a live chassis.

That means that the internal metalwork is connected to one side of the mains.

Extreme care must be taken when servicing it. There are a few capacitors that need to be changed.

If you don't know what you are doing then leave it to someone who does.

Edward Huggins · 27th Aug 2017, 7:22 pm

Yes this is a basic mono radiogram with "U" series valves, so the mains lead must be connected so that the chassis inside is not live. It was originally supplied with Mono stylus for LPs/45s. Don't attempt to play Stereo LPs on this without a cartridge/stylus change. We can advise.

paulsherwin · 27th Aug 2017, 9:31 pm

If this radiogram is unrestored, then it will need some electrical work doing to it before it can be used reliably and safely. The work isn't especially difficult, but if you are a complete beginner with valve technology then you should try to find someone local to you who can restore it for you, or at least give you a hand.

As has been mentioned, one side of the mains is connected to the internal chassis. You shouldn't power it up with any of the covers removed until you understand all the potential dangers and how to circumvent them.

Ruairihamill · 29th Aug 2017, 9:08 pm

Thank you all. My local record store owner in Ballymena pointed me in the direction of a local man that can take a look at it for me. I'll leave it in his capable hands and enjoy the fruits of his labour

AC/HL · 29th Aug 2017, 10:57 pm

Good luck, let us know how it turns out.

Ruairihamill · 4th Sep 2017, 3:41 pm

It's absolutely perfect. Sound clarity and volume is phenomenal. Better than I expected.

27th Aug 2017, 2:25 pm	#1
Ruairihamill Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK. Posts: 3	Ferguson 624 RG Hello. I am a new user to this forum. I have just got my hands on a Ferguson 624 RG and was wondering if there were any other owners of this that could help with it. The stylus needs replacing and the radio isn't picking up stations. I have contacted a few retailers about the stylus as it seems to match the Ferguson 603 and 604 models which is currently available. Is there access to a user guide or something similar. Bearing in mind that I'm a finger and thumbs kind of person.

27th Aug 2017, 2:32 pm	#2
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 21,289	Re: Ferguson 624 RG Hello and welcome to the forums. The service data for this model is available here:- http://www.service-data.com/product....45/2568/t12045 __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Reach for your meter before you reach for your soldering iron.

27th Aug 2017, 3:56 pm	#3
Clydeuk Hexode Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, UK. Posts: 453	Re: Ferguson 624 RG Post a picture of the cartridge (the bit that holds the stylus) as this may have been replaced in the past. The picture on Radiomuseum shows a TC8 turnover cartridge fitted, if this is what's fitted then it is not stereo compatible and will need to be replaced if you want to play stereo records.

27th Aug 2017, 7:21 pm	#4
Michael Maurice Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wembley, Middlesex Posts: 7,225	Re: Ferguson 624 RG Warning,This radiogram uses a live chassis. That means that the internal metalwork is connected to one side of the mains. Extreme care must be taken when servicing it. There are a few capacitors that need to be changed. If you don't know what you are doing then leave it to someone who does. __________________ Forum Moderator http://www.michaelmauricerepairs.co.uk/

27th Aug 2017, 7:22 pm	#5
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,336	Re: Ferguson 624 RG Yes this is a basic mono radiogram with "U" series valves, so the mains lead must be connected so that the chassis inside is not live. It was originally supplied with Mono stylus for LPs/45s. Don't attempt to play Stereo LPs on this without a cartridge/stylus change. We can advise. __________________ Edward.

27th Aug 2017, 9:31 pm	#6
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 27,965	Re: Ferguson 624 RG If this radiogram is unrestored, then it will need some electrical work doing to it before it can be used reliably and safely. The work isn't especially difficult, but if you are a complete beginner with valve technology then you should try to find someone local to you who can restore it for you, or at least give you a hand. As has been mentioned, one side of the mains is connected to the internal chassis. You shouldn't power it up with any of the covers removed until you understand all the potential dangers and how to circumvent them.

29th Aug 2017, 9:08 pm	#7
Ruairihamill Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK. Posts: 3	Re: Ferguson 624 RG Thank you all. My local record store owner in Ballymena pointed me in the direction of a local man that can take a look at it for me. I'll leave it in his capable hands and enjoy the fruits of his labour

29th Aug 2017, 10:57 pm	#8
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,642	Re: Ferguson 624 RG Good luck, let us know how it turns out.

4th Sep 2017, 3:41 pm	#9
Ruairihamill Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK. Posts: 3	Re: Ferguson 624 RG It's absolutely perfect. Sound clarity and volume is phenomenal. Better than I expected.