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Old 12th Nov 2020, 2:22 pm   #1
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Default First attempt at a R707 restoration

My first attempt at restoring a Roberts R707 Radio.

I found a suitable donor radio on the eBay. Decided to re cover it in black as per original. The original badge in the centre was missing so purchased a gold scroll badge, even though it's not as per original I think it looks OK. All electronics work fine, had to repair the telescopic aerial.
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Old 12th Nov 2020, 4:38 pm   #2
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Default Re: First attempt at a R707 restoration

Nice job! Covering looks good.

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Old 12th Nov 2020, 4:56 pm   #3
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Superb job well done ,Mick.
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Old 12th Nov 2020, 5:14 pm   #4
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Looks great, good job done.

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Old 15th Nov 2020, 9:46 am   #5
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Thanks for replies.
On the R707s has anyone noticed that on the later model (badge on left side) the extension antenna socket is always rusty or corroded where on the pre 1972 model (centre badge) it’s always perfect chrome. I wonder why?

Thought I’d make a Roberts Tag for it too just to add the finishing touches. Again it’s nothing like the original, just my own design.
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Old 4th Dec 2020, 9:16 pm   #6
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Looks great , I think this is one of their best sounding models and uses fairly easy to obtain lantern batteries . Super job on the covering , did you have to do the module ? mine could do with a cosmetic revamp , any hints as to where you got the fabric ? Regards, Tim
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