Anyone recognise this receiver? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

PapaQuebec17 · 24th Jan 2015, 12:33 am

Hello folks,

Does anyone recognise or know anything about the attached receiver?

Came into my possession recently, must weigh in at 10-15 kg, front plate is about 40 x 25 cm in size. Has a hatch on the top presumably for quick access to the innards. Let me know if you need to see clearer photos.

All markings are in English so I suspect it must be of British, Commonwealth or US origin.

Other than that I'm clueless!

PQ

Chris G0EYO · 24th Jan 2015, 8:01 am

Its an Eddystone 358 or variant. Lots of information on www.eddystoneusergroup.org.uk
Regards
Chris G0EYO

PapaQuebec17 · 24th Jan 2015, 10:45 am

Fantastic, thanks very much. I was stumped as there's no manufacturer's name anywhere on the unit.

turretslug · 24th Jan 2015, 10:56 am

A classic set, bandchanging is by changing chunky plug-in tuning coil assemblies through the top hatch- did it come with any of these? Also, HT and LT power supplies come from an external power pack- having this would certainly be a boon, but it would not be too difficult to replicate.

ms660 · 24th Jan 2015, 7:00 pm

If the tuning scale goes up to 32 Mhz then it's a 358X, some 358X's also had a noise limiter fitted, the control for that was below the selectivity control knob on the same vertical axis, I have one of those with the noise limiter fitted.

Lawrence.

24th Jan 2015, 12:33 am	#1
PapaQuebec17 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: London, UK. Posts: 2	Anyone recognise this receiver? Hello folks, Does anyone recognise or know anything about the attached receiver? Came into my possession recently, must weigh in at 10-15 kg, front plate is about 40 x 25 cm in size. Has a hatch on the top presumably for quick access to the innards. Let me know if you need to see clearer photos. All markings are in English so I suspect it must be of British, Commonwealth or US origin. Other than that I'm clueless! PQ Attached Thumbnails

24th Jan 2015, 8:01 am	#2
Chris G0EYO Pentode Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redditch, Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 196	Re: Anyone recognise this receiver? Its an Eddystone 358 or variant. Lots of information on www.eddystoneusergroup.org.uk Regards Chris G0EYO

24th Jan 2015, 10:45 am	#3
PapaQuebec17 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: London, UK. Posts: 2	Re: Anyone recognise this receiver? Fantastic, thanks very much. I was stumped as there's no manufacturer's name anywhere on the unit.

24th Jan 2015, 10:56 am	#4
turretslug Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Surrey, UK. Posts: 4,398	Re: Anyone recognise this receiver? A classic set, bandchanging is by changing chunky plug-in tuning coil assemblies through the top hatch- did it come with any of these? Also, HT and LT power supplies come from an external power pack- having this would certainly be a boon, but it would not be too difficult to replicate.

24th Jan 2015, 7:00 pm	#5
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: Anyone recognise this receiver? If the tuning scale goes up to 32 Mhz then it's a 358X, some 358X's also had a noise limiter fitted, the control for that was below the selectivity control knob on the same vertical axis, I have one of those with the noise limiter fitted. Lawrence.