Eddystone 870A - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Bob Davies · 23rd Apr 2008, 1:03 pm

Hello to the group.
I will be trying to restore the above radio - but I thought I would ask a few questions first - hoping to get answers.
1. Is this set as rare as I am told it is.
2. Does anyone have the component layout diagram
3. Is there another front panel glass available. (This one is broken and bits missing)
Regards to all.

Thanks
Bob

Phil G4SPZ · 23rd Apr 2008, 11:30 pm

Hello Bob,

The Eddystone 870A was a 5-band 'ship's cabin' broadcast receiver that was made in quantity but scrapped in huge numbers when cruise liners were re-fitted, hence their relative rarity now. I have a nice working example. Unfortunately the service information that I have does not show the component layout below the chassis.

Have you visited the Eddystone User Group website? It is a mine of useful information about all things Eddystone and you can download the 870A user manual from http://www.eddystoneusergroup.org.uk...e%20OE3SBN.pdf

23rd Apr 2008, 1:03 pm	#1
Bob Davies Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Caernarvon North Wales Posts: 1	Eddystone 870A Hello to the group. I will be trying to restore the above radio - but I thought I would ask a few questions first - hoping to get answers. 1. Is this set as rare as I am told it is. 2. Does anyone have the component layout diagram 3. Is there another front panel glass available. (This one is broken and bits missing) Regards to all. Thanks Bob Last edited by Station X; 23rd Apr 2008 at 1:42 pm. Reason: Email address removed to comply with forum rules. Make contact using the PM system please.

23rd Apr 2008, 11:30 pm	#2
Phil G4SPZ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 4,748	Re: Edison S870A Hello Bob, The Eddystone 870A was a 5-band 'ship's cabin' broadcast receiver that was made in quantity but scrapped in huge numbers when cruise liners were re-fitted, hence their relative rarity now. I have a nice working example. Unfortunately the service information that I have does not show the component layout below the chassis. Have you visited the Eddystone User Group website? It is a mine of useful information about all things Eddystone and you can download the 870A user manual from http://www.eddystoneusergroup.org.uk...e%20OE3SBN.pdf __________________ Phil Optimist [n]: One who is not in possession of the full facts