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14th Feb 2014, 8:43 pm
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Triode
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Cornwall, UK.
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Cossor 549 Melody Maker
Hi All
Can anyone help with the drive cord layout (am) for the above vintage radio Many thanks Malcolm |
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15th Feb 2014, 11:00 am
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Nonode
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks. UK.
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Re: Cossor 549 Melody Maker
The Manufacturer's service manual is available here:
http://www.service-data.com/section....9-melody-maker Unfortunately it doesn't show a drive cord layout.
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15th Feb 2014, 9:34 pm
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Triode
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Cornwall, UK.
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Re: Cossor 549 Melody Maker
Many thanks camtechman. I though that might be the case, have now worked it out. Have you any idea what I can use as drive cord. I'm thinking maybe the cord on a ceiling light pull switch might be OK.
Malcolm |
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15th Feb 2014, 9:43 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK.
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Re: Cossor 549 Melody Maker
Fishing line seems to be popular, pull cord would be too thick I'd think.
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15th Feb 2014, 10:32 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Worthing, West Sussex, UK
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Re: Cossor 549 Melody Maker
I use nylon cord robbed from a childrens kite!
It is pretty strong, and looks identical to the original cord, and is the same diameter. I have found fishing line slips after a while, it is also too slim for most sets.  Mark |
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16th Feb 2014, 12:25 am
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Rest in Peace
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Basildon, Essex, UK.
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Re: Cossor 549 Melody Maker
Mono filament line tends to slip.
I have used various cords but now use waxed whipping twine, not too stretchy and cost effective, available in various colours in good chandlers. Mike |
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16th Feb 2014, 11:33 am
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Dekatron
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Leominster, Herefordshire, UK.
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Re: Cossor 549 Melody Maker
Fishing tackle shops generally have a wide selection of lines including stuff that looks like straightforward braided thread or twine. ISTR it's sold as "leader" or something similar.
Have a look, you've nothing to lose.....
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16th Feb 2014, 9:18 pm
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Hexode
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Wrexham, North Wales, UK.
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Re: Cossor 549 Melody Maker
You can usually buy the "real thing" on Ebay at a very reasonable rate
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18th Feb 2014, 10:23 am
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Heptode
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Blyth, Northumberland, UK.
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Re: Cossor 549 Melody Maker
Perhaps my old restoration thread could be of use to you;
https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=78030 There is a picture of the chassis playing outside of the case, you should be able to see the cord if you look closely. Cheers, Dave. |
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