Need Assistance in Restoration - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Calladine · 10th Jan 2017, 9:32 pm

Hi all,

I am a complete rookie when it comes to any radio restoration. I have recently been given an old 1930's/ 40's era radio that used to belong to my great grandmother. It no longer works but I would love to get it fixed up for my grandad.

I would like to know where I can take it to have it looked at, first of all to learn about it and secondly I would like to see if it can be restored/ repaired.

I am at University in Coventry but originally from Sheffield, so anywhere around the midlands/ Derbyshire/ Yorkshire would be great. I will attach a picture as soon as possible.

Please help if possible.

Thanks.

frankmcvey · 11th Jan 2017, 2:21 am

Hi, Calladine,

I'm at Oakham in Rutland and would be happy to help. I'm quite busy at the moment, but come the end of the month, things look a bit quieter. Give me a PM with some details regarding the make and model with a photograph or two so that I can do my homework.

If someone can help sooner, no problem.

Cheers,

Frank

Radio Tech · 13th Jan 2017, 11:05 am

Hi Calidine

I am willing to help you with the set, and also point out what was done to get the set working. Have sent you a PM

Best wishes

Ken

10th Jan 2017, 9:32 pm	#1
Calladine Diode Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Coventry, Warwickshire, UK. Posts: 1	Need Assistance in Restoration Hi all, I am a complete rookie when it comes to any radio restoration. I have recently been given an old 1930's/ 40's era radio that used to belong to my great grandmother. It no longer works but I would love to get it fixed up for my grandad. I would like to know where I can take it to have it looked at, first of all to learn about it and secondly I would like to see if it can be restored/ repaired. I am at University in Coventry but originally from Sheffield, so anywhere around the midlands/ Derbyshire/ Yorkshire would be great. I will attach a picture as soon as possible. Please help if possible. Thanks.

11th Jan 2017, 2:21 am	#2
frankmcvey Heptode Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cottesmore, East Midlands, UK. Posts: 511	Re: Need Assistance in Restoration Hi, Calladine, I'm at Oakham in Rutland and would be happy to help. I'm quite busy at the moment, but come the end of the month, things look a bit quieter. Give me a PM with some details regarding the make and model with a photograph or two so that I can do my homework. If someone can help sooner, no problem. Cheers, Frank

13th Jan 2017, 11:05 am	#3
Radio Tech Octode Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bocking, near Braintree, Essex, UK. Posts: 1,379	Re: Need Assistance in Restoration Hi Calidine I am willing to help you with the set, and also point out what was done to get the set working. Have sent you a PM Best wishes Ken