Cossor CR1301T - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

SinusMedocket · 13th Mar 2017, 8:40 pm

Hi everyone,
I've been given a Cossor Type CR13 all transistor radio. I've no idea if it's functional as there's no power cable. So I'm kinda stuck. Would it be possible to manufacture a replacement?
Many thanks

AC/HL · 13th Mar 2017, 9:50 pm

Neither of those model numbers appear to be correct, I think you're missing a couple of digits, e.g. CR13xx

Cobaltblue · 13th Mar 2017, 10:18 pm

The Model number is almost certainly starting with CR Cossor Radio.

But when this numbering system was started Cossor had sold its domestic division to Philips,

There are quite a few Cossor sets starting with CR13

I can't think of any off hand that had a mains supply built in thet were all battery sets.

Could be wrong as I don't really collect Cossor sets this late.

A picture or two would help!

Cheers

Mike T

SinusMedocket · 13th Mar 2017, 11:15 pm

I've managed to find the model number from the bottom of the unit and it's a Cossor CR1301T, and yes you're right, it appears to be battery powered. I'm not sure how to remove the rear compartment though?
Picture below....

AC/HL · 13th Mar 2017, 11:39 pm

There should be a cloth tab at the bottom of the back panel, but it's probably torn off. Mine has. Lever the bottom out, it has spring catches each side.

Cobaltblue · 13th Mar 2017, 11:42 pm

I have half a dozen of these.

There is supposed to be a pull tag at the middle of the bottom of the back its almost always missing.

Take a blunt flat bladed knife ( table knife) And gently slip it into the middle of the back at the bottom.

Lever it outwards the back will pop open.

The set takes a single PP9 battery they nearly always just work.

Nice set

Crossed with AC/HL

Cheers

Mike T

SinusMedocket · 14th Mar 2017, 12:06 am

That's brilliant guys thank you, yes the tab was missing. I've gently taken off the back and thankfully there's no old battery leaking in there, so the terminals are nice and clean.
Hopefully just need a new battery

paulsherwin · 14th Mar 2017, 12:44 am

Philips used that internal chassis for lots of Philips / Stella / Cossor sets at the time. As has been said, they generally Just Work if you connect a battery, though the wavechange switch may need a good clean with Servisol contact cleaner (available from Maplins or online).

13th Mar 2017, 8:40 pm	#1
SinusMedocket Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Stafford, Staffs. UK. Posts: 4	Cossor CR1301T Hi everyone, I've been given a Cossor Type CR13 all transistor radio. I've no idea if it's functional as there's no power cable. So I'm kinda stuck. Would it be possible to manufacture a replacement? Many thanks

13th Mar 2017, 9:50 pm	#2
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,642	Re: Cossor SR13 Neither of those model numbers appear to be correct, I think you're missing a couple of digits, e.g. CR13xx

13th Mar 2017, 10:18 pm	#3
Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,874	Re: Cossor SR13 The Model number is almost certainly starting with CR Cossor Radio. But when this numbering system was started Cossor had sold its domestic division to Philips, There are quite a few Cossor sets starting with CR13 I can't think of any off hand that had a mains supply built in thet were all battery sets. Could be wrong as I don't really collect Cossor sets this late. A picture or two would help! Cheers Mike T __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk

13th Mar 2017, 11:15 pm	#4
SinusMedocket Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Stafford, Staffs. UK. Posts: 4	Re: Cossor SR13 I've managed to find the model number from the bottom of the unit and it's a Cossor CR1301T, and yes you're right, it appears to be battery powered. I'm not sure how to remove the rear compartment though? Picture below.... Attached Thumbnails

13th Mar 2017, 11:39 pm	#5
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,642	Re: Cossor CR1301T There should be a cloth tab at the bottom of the back panel, but it's probably torn off. Mine has. Lever the bottom out, it has spring catches each side.

13th Mar 2017, 11:42 pm	#6
Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,874	Re: Cossor CR1301T I have half a dozen of these. There is supposed to be a pull tag at the middle of the bottom of the back its almost always missing. Take a blunt flat bladed knife ( table knife) And gently slip it into the middle of the back at the bottom. Lever it outwards the back will pop open. The set takes a single PP9 battery they nearly always just work. Nice set Crossed with AC/HL Cheers Mike T __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk Last edited by Cobaltblue; 13th Mar 2017 at 11:43 pm. Reason: Crossed

14th Mar 2017, 12:06 am	#7
SinusMedocket Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Stafford, Staffs. UK. Posts: 4	Re: Cossor CR1301T That's brilliant guys thank you, yes the tab was missing. I've gently taken off the back and thankfully there's no old battery leaking in there, so the terminals are nice and clean. Hopefully just need a new battery Attached Thumbnails

14th Mar 2017, 12:44 am	#8
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 27,960	Re: Cossor CR1301T Philips used that internal chassis for lots of Philips / Stella / Cossor sets at the time. As has been said, they generally Just Work if you connect a battery, though the wavechange switch may need a good clean with Servisol contact cleaner (available from Maplins or online).