Murphy A70C FOC - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Northyorks1 · 27th Nov 2021, 10:40 pm

I have been offered the above radio from a friend I am guessing it is complete, a family radio that has been in the loft for a number of years. It is of no interest to me. To big to post but if anyone was interested I would be willing to drop of locally up to an 1 hrs drive max, if no interest locally would break it up for spares if wanted. Otherwise it could end up at the tip, I haven't accepted the offer yet as I thought I would check to see if there was any interest. Pics added of actual radio, dont tell you a lot but only ones I have.

Ian

Edward Huggins · 28th Nov 2021, 9:29 am

This is an R D Russell design from 1939. Rare and collectable.

DonaldStott · 28th Nov 2021, 12:31 pm

Hi Ian

My Mother-in-Law has a Murphy A70C in her garage that I've looked at a couple of times but have always thought it was beyond repair.

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So I'll be following any restoration with interest - good luck ...!

Cobaltblue · 28th Nov 2021, 12:40 pm

The Manufacturers service information is available here:

https://www.service-data.com/product...86/5085/m13886

Cheers

Mike T

Radio Tech · 28th Nov 2021, 3:31 pm

Hi Ian

You have a pm regarding the set

Ken

MurphyNut · 28th Nov 2021, 7:23 pm

The table version seems quite common but the console isn't, I hope it finds a good home. It's bound to sound really good when serviced.

mister valve · 29th Nov 2021, 5:40 pm

Please don't consider breaking up or dumping.... The Consul version, (as mentioned above), is much rarer than the table model.
Both the cabinet and chassis appear complete, and definitely would be restorable.

I would respectfully suggest not pugging it into the mains until it has been restored, as this can cause expensive damage.

Northyorks1 · 29th Nov 2021, 6:23 pm

Thanks for comments and advice. The only reason I considered accepting the radio was to stop it possibly being binned. I have now accepted the offer from my friend, and I am mulling over what best to do. When I receive the radio I will post more pictures, and definitely will not attempt to power it up.

Ian

DonaldStott · 1st Dec 2021, 9:02 pm

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Originally Posted by Northyorks1

Thanks for comments and advice. The only reason I considered accepting the radio was to stop it possibly being binned. I have now accepted the offer from my friend, and I am mulling over what best to do. When I receive the radio I will post more pictures, and definitely will not attempt to power it up.

Ian - good to hear that you have accepted the offer of the radio.

The restoration will be a major Project but I've no doubt that you have the necessary skills, knowledge and expertise for the job! And you have this Forum for support if required.

Looking forward to following your progress with great interest.

dave walsh · 1st Dec 2021, 9:58 pm

From the great B+W Illustrated " Murphy Radio Design 1930-1950" available on-line, I notice that the press button tuning selector [just above the speaker panel] was an extra 35/- [it's not "selected" in either of these two examples though]. DC/AC 5/- , Remote Control [AC only] £3 10s 0d extra.

Dave W

Northyorks1 · 1st Dec 2021, 11:34 pm

Appreciate your confidence in me Alastair, but I am still quite a novice. Still waiting to receive radio, and are 50/50 on whether to keep or pass radio on as its not really my style.

Ian

27th Nov 2021, 10:40 pm	#1
Northyorks1 Heptode Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Saltburn, North Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 623	Murphy A70C FOC I have been offered the above radio from a friend I am guessing it is complete, a family radio that has been in the loft for a number of years. It is of no interest to me. To big to post but if anyone was interested I would be willing to drop of locally up to an 1 hrs drive max, if no interest locally would break it up for spares if wanted. Otherwise it could end up at the tip, I haven't accepted the offer yet as I thought I would check to see if there was any interest. Pics added of actual radio, dont tell you a lot but only ones I have. Ian Attached Thumbnails

28th Nov 2021, 9:29 am	#2
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,327	Re: Murphy A70C FOC This is an R D Russell design from 1939. Rare and collectable. __________________ Edward.

28th Nov 2021, 12:31 pm	#3
DonaldStott Octode Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Glasgow, UK. Posts: 1,842	Re: Murphy A70C FOC Hi Ian My Mother-in-Law has a Murphy A70C in her garage that I've looked at a couple of times but have always thought it was beyond repair. So I'll be following any restoration with interest - good luck ...! __________________ BVWS Member Last edited by Cobaltblue; 28th Nov 2021 at 12:39 pm. Reason: compliance to rule B8

28th Nov 2021, 12:40 pm	#4
Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,863	Re: Murphy A70C FOC The Manufacturers service information is available here: https://www.service-data.com/product...86/5085/m13886 Cheers Mike T __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk

28th Nov 2021, 3:31 pm	#5
Radio Tech Nonode Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bocking, near Braintree, Essex, UK. Posts: 2,071	Re: Murphy A70C FOC Hi Ian You have a pm regarding the set Ken

28th Nov 2021, 7:23 pm	#6
MurphyNut Heptode Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Croxley Green, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 979	Re: Murphy A70C FOC The table version seems quite common but the console isn't, I hope it finds a good home. It's bound to sound really good when serviced. __________________ Clive

29th Nov 2021, 5:40 pm	#7
mister valve Hexode Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 311	Re: Murphy A70C FOC Please don't consider breaking up or dumping.... The Consul version, (as mentioned above), is much rarer than the table model. Both the cabinet and chassis appear complete, and definitely would be restorable. I would respectfully suggest not pugging it into the mains until it has been restored, as this can cause expensive damage. __________________ If you live, the chassis was dead; if you're dead, the chassis was live !!!!

29th Nov 2021, 6:23 pm	#8
Northyorks1 Heptode Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Saltburn, North Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 623	Re: Murphy A70C FOC Thanks for comments and advice. The only reason I considered accepting the radio was to stop it possibly being binned. I have now accepted the offer from my friend, and I am mulling over what best to do. When I receive the radio I will post more pictures, and definitely will not attempt to power it up. Ian

1st Dec 2021, 9:58 pm	#10
dave walsh Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ramsbottom (Nr Bury) Lancs or Bexhill (Nr Hastings) Sussex. Posts: 5,817	Re: Murphy A70C FOC From the great B+W Illustrated " Murphy Radio Design 1930-1950" available on-line, I notice that the press button tuning selector [just above the speaker panel] was an extra 35/- [it's not "selected" in either of these two examples though]. DC/AC 5/- , Remote Control [AC only] £3 10s 0d extra. Dave W

1st Dec 2021, 11:34 pm	#11
Northyorks1 Heptode Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Saltburn, North Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 623	Re: Murphy A70C FOC Appreciate your confidence in me Alastair, but I am still quite a novice. Still waiting to receive radio, and are 50/50 on whether to keep or pass radio on as its not really my style. Ian