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12th May 2018, 11:56 pm | #1 |
Diode
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Cork, Republic of Ireland.
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Saying Hello
Hi, I just joined following purchase of a non-working Pye radio. I initially intended to install modern SS electronics in the enclosure, or turn it into a valve guitar amp, but decided to have a go at restoring it. I have been building low voltage Solid State guitar amps, but valves and mains are a new departure. I don't know enough to ask questions yet but I will.
I like the fact that it was made in Ireland. is PJ0037 a model number? |
13th May 2018, 12:35 am | #2 |
Dekatron
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Fakenham, Norfolk, UK.
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Re: Saying Hello
Hi and welcome. I've seen reference numbers like that on British Pye sets too - not sure but I would guess it's effectively a part number for the card back itself. The model number may be PJ501 -
https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/pye_pj_501.html . Glad to hear that you're minded to restore the set, and you'll find there's plenty of help and advice to be had around here. Regards, Paul |
13th May 2018, 12:41 am | #3 |
Rest in Peace
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, UK.
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13th May 2018, 10:52 pm | #4 |
Diode
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Cork, Republic of Ireland.
Posts: 5
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Thanks everyone for the replies so far. I hope I can make some contribution in the future. I got a schematic from radiomuseum on the assumption that it is model PJ501. Going to start by getting it clean (contact cleaner and compressed air ?) then looking at capacitors that need replacing (some are obvious !) Looks like nothing is broken or missing.
Looking forward to this project but going to take my time and get some other projects off the bench first ( as I am not the tidiest worker despite my best efforts). What audio power would a speaker like this take by the way |
14th May 2018, 12:07 am | #5 |
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Greater Manchester, UK.
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Initially I would use a vacuum cleaner hose, and a dry paintbrush.
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23rd May 2018, 2:13 pm | #6 |
Diode
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Cork, Republic of Ireland.
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Got schematic from Radiomuseum. What a resource. This will be a long term project but in the meantime Im playing a small AM/FM solid state radio through the cabinet and speaker keeping the valve unit completely intact. Any suggestions for improving LW reception? It has one ferrite rod with 2 coils and a telescopic antenna.
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