Decca TR22 Dial Scale - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Adjuster · 1st Jun 2012, 6:43 pm

Decca TR22 Dial Scale

I would very much like to find a scan of a Decca TR22 scale "glass" (apparently this is made of Perspex). Any ideas on where this might be found would be appreciated.

The scale on my set is marked " CELLGRAVE " at the extreme upper left, and at the extreme upper right " No 59730 IF 472 Kc/s ".

As far as I can see from looking at the "Sticky" and searching on the forum, none has been uploaded here (humble apologies if I've missed it).

60 oldjohn · 1st Jun 2012, 7:05 pm

Do You Mean TP22?
John.

Adjuster · 1st Jun 2012, 10:33 pm

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Originally Posted by 60 oldjohn

Do You Mean TP22?
John.

Yes, that's right - my mistake! I mean a set like the one shown here: http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/decca_tp22tp_2.html

davidgem1406 · 2nd Jun 2012, 2:59 pm

I had one of these i was going to refurbish but in the end I scrapped the cabinet as it was in such a poor condition. The tuning scale was absolutely filthy and I washed it. unfortunately a large amount of the background color just washed away, but most of the text was left behind, I was going to remake it up to the point of scrapping the cabinet.

I did in fact keep the tuning scale and still have it, if its any good and will help I can scan it to produce a 1:1 image, or you can have it.
I believe I also kept the chassis as it was working, and that's hiding away somewhere here.

Dave

Adjuster · 2nd Jun 2012, 6:03 pm

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Originally Posted by davidgem1406

I had one of these i was going to refurbish but in the end I scrapped the cabinet as it was in such a poor condition. The tuning scale was absolutely filthy and I washed it. unfortunately a large amount of the background color just washed away, but most of the text was left behind, I was going to remake it up to the point of scrapping the cabinet.

I did in fact keep the tuning scale and still have it, if its any good and will help I can scan it to produce a 1:1 image, or you can have it.
I believe I also kept the chassis as it was working, and that's hiding away somewhere here.

Dave

I would be very interested in any bits you may have as my set was affected by dampness which has damaged several areas- including the loudspeaker (completely dead) and possibly some coils. Could you perhaps PM me with details of location and maybe what you might want in exchange for them?

As for my cabinet, it is never going to be very pretty: I am seriously contemplating reinforcing its disintegrating bottom... with some bits of Meccano!

George

davidgem1406 · 2nd Jun 2012, 7:13 pm

Hi George,

My location is showing at each post I make, just not the address.

I will have to check and see what I have and where it might be, but cant be hiding far away. Will let you know when found.

Dave

Adjuster · 3rd Jun 2012, 12:32 am

I can be pretty slow on the uptake sometimes! I would be very grateful to get the chassis, as I am starting to suspect that it may be pretty far gone from dampness - particularly that some coils may have suffered. It is also full of little black capacitors which are physically falling apart.

davidgem1406 · 3rd Jun 2012, 4:16 pm

Hi George,

I have located the chassis and it is complete except the battery connections and wires. It does have some rust at both rear sides where batteries have leaked at some time and is somewhat dirty. If I were going to refurbish it I would strip it and paint it with galvanized silver paint.
It also has the little black Hunts capacitors but these should always be replaced as a matter of routine. All the electrolytic caps would need to be checked as well.

I also have the speaker and some odds and ends from it that I kept, along with the dial glass, tuning pointer and even the drive cord and spring.

I have added pictures, the speaker has been cleaned so don't take any notice of the old dust on it.

They are all your if you want them.

Dave

Adjuster · 5th Jun 2012, 10:25 am

I would be very glad to have them: we must come to a fair agreement about that - PM me. Unfortunately I am down with some bug or other just now so I probably won't be able to do anything about it for a few days.

Regards & thanks, George

davidgem1406 · 5th Jun 2012, 8:10 pm

Hi George,

Sorry to hear that, PM me when you are feeling better.

They are yours for the P&P to get them to you. (Don't know what that will be at the moment)

Dave

1st Jun 2012, 6:43 pm	#1
Adjuster Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London, UK. Posts: 78	Decca TR22 Dial Scale Decca TR22 Dial Scale I would very much like to find a scan of a Decca TR22 scale "glass" (apparently this is made of Perspex). Any ideas on where this might be found would be appreciated. The scale on my set is marked " CELLGRAVE " at the extreme upper left, and at the extreme upper right " No 59730 IF 472 Kc/s ". As far as I can see from looking at the "Sticky" and searching on the forum, none has been uploaded here (humble apologies if I've missed it). Last edited by Adjuster; 1st Jun 2012 at 6:45 pm. Reason: To fix a typo.

1st Jun 2012, 7:05 pm	#2
60 oldjohn Dekatron Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 3,986	Re: Decca TR22 Dial Scale Do You Mean TP22? John.

2nd Jun 2012, 2:59 pm	#4
davidgem1406 Heptode Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sheerness, Kent, UK. Posts: 936	Re: Decca TR22 Dial Scale I had one of these i was going to refurbish but in the end I scrapped the cabinet as it was in such a poor condition. The tuning scale was absolutely filthy and I washed it. unfortunately a large amount of the background color just washed away, but most of the text was left behind, I was going to remake it up to the point of scrapping the cabinet. I did in fact keep the tuning scale and still have it, if its any good and will help I can scan it to produce a 1:1 image, or you can have it. I believe I also kept the chassis as it was working, and that's hiding away somewhere here. Dave

2nd Jun 2012, 7:13 pm	#6
davidgem1406 Heptode Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sheerness, Kent, UK. Posts: 936	Re: Decca TR22 Dial Scale Hi George, My location is showing at each post I make, just not the address. I will have to check and see what I have and where it might be, but cant be hiding far away. Will let you know when found. Dave

3rd Jun 2012, 12:32 am	#7
Adjuster Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London, UK. Posts: 78	Re: Decca TR22 Dial Scale I can be pretty slow on the uptake sometimes! I would be very grateful to get the chassis, as I am starting to suspect that it may be pretty far gone from dampness - particularly that some coils may have suffered. It is also full of little black capacitors which are physically falling apart. Last edited by Brian R Pateman; 3rd Jun 2012 at 1:01 pm. Reason: Quote removed.

3rd Jun 2012, 4:16 pm	#8
davidgem1406 Heptode Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sheerness, Kent, UK. Posts: 936	Re: Decca TR22 Dial Scale Hi George, I have located the chassis and it is complete except the battery connections and wires. It does have some rust at both rear sides where batteries have leaked at some time and is somewhat dirty. If I were going to refurbish it I would strip it and paint it with galvanized silver paint. It also has the little black Hunts capacitors but these should always be replaced as a matter of routine. All the electrolytic caps would need to be checked as well. I also have the speaker and some odds and ends from it that I kept, along with the dial glass, tuning pointer and even the drive cord and spring. I have added pictures, the speaker has been cleaned so don't take any notice of the old dust on it. They are all your if you want them. Dave Attached Thumbnails

5th Jun 2012, 10:25 am	#9
Adjuster Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London, UK. Posts: 78	Re: Decca TR22 Dial Scale I would be very glad to have them: we must come to a fair agreement about that - PM me. Unfortunately I am down with some bug or other just now so I probably won't be able to do anything about it for a few days. Regards & thanks, George

5th Jun 2012, 8:10 pm	#10
davidgem1406 Heptode Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sheerness, Kent, UK. Posts: 936	Re: Decca TR22 Dial Scale Hi George, Sorry to hear that, PM me when you are feeling better. They are yours for the P&P to get them to you. (Don't know what that will be at the moment) Dave