KB Calypso dial - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

crackle · 13th Apr 2018, 8:33 am

I am trying to ascertain if the blue emblem on the dial in this photo is original to the radio.

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It seems the more normal dial centre has what appears to be a matt nickel plated brite.

Has any one got a KB Calypso or Lyric radio which has a dial with this blue emblem on.
Or any other radio that has a similar blue badge in the centre of the dial.

Thanks
Mike

ukcol · 13th Apr 2018, 10:26 am

Not very helpful I know Mike but it looks very much out of place to me.

marconi_pete · 13th Apr 2018, 11:41 pm

Same here. It doesn't look right to me. Looks like a later addition.

Thanks,
Peter

13th Apr 2018, 8:33 am	#1
crackle Rest in Peace Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Basildon, Essex, UK. Posts: 4,100	KB Calypso dial I am trying to ascertain if the blue emblem on the dial in this photo is original to the radio. It seems the more normal dial centre has what appears to be a matt nickel plated brite. Has any one got a KB Calypso or Lyric radio which has a dial with this blue emblem on. Or any other radio that has a similar blue badge in the centre of the dial. Thanks Mike

13th Apr 2018, 10:26 am	#2
ukcol Rest in Peace Join Date: May 2003 Location: Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, UK. Posts: 3,944	Re: KB Calypso dial Not very helpful I know Mike but it looks very much out of place to me.

13th Apr 2018, 11:41 pm	#3
marconi_pete Hexode Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: London, UK. Posts: 347	Re: KB Calypso dial Same here. It doesn't look right to me. Looks like a later addition. Thanks, Peter