Roberts cabinet renovation. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Neil Purling · 23rd Mar 2006, 7:21 pm

I have a Roberts R200 in Navy Blue in need of a facelift.
Many moons ago it lost its strap and associated mounting fittings.
They need replacing and a 3.5mm jack socket was added to the rear door.

Fortunately it contains no AF117s. One of the cream knobs fractured and has been replaced with a dark grey example. All three knobs do have the brass centres. The 'Roberts' badge lost its plating

So who has the best reputation to renovate this veteran?

The radio was bought as a wedding present for my parents around 1962.

mickjjo · 23rd Mar 2006, 7:47 pm

Hi Neil, You could try this chap:-

http://www.therobertsradioman.co.uk/services.htm

Regards, Mick.

avro · 23rd Mar 2006, 7:58 pm

I have excellent service from Geoff Brown at http://www.yaesumanuals.com/

Graham Gosling at East Coast Vintage Wireless at COASTWIRE@aol.com

and Richard Booth http://www.pasttimesradio.co.uk

I have bought Roberts Radios from all 3 and they are very good.

Avro

JoshWard · 1st Apr 2006, 11:51 am

Richard Booth would be willing to restore it. I've just had mine (Green and in mint condition) restored by him for the price of £20 which is not that bad. Josh.

23rd Mar 2006, 7:21 pm	#1
Neil Purling Nonode Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hull, East Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 2,086	Roberts cabinet renovation. I have a Roberts R200 in Navy Blue in need of a facelift. Many moons ago it lost its strap and associated mounting fittings. They need replacing and a 3.5mm jack socket was added to the rear door. Fortunately it contains no AF117s. One of the cream knobs fractured and has been replaced with a dark grey example. All three knobs do have the brass centres. The 'Roberts' badge lost its plating So who has the best reputation to renovate this veteran? The radio was bought as a wedding present for my parents around 1962. Last edited by Darren-UK; 15th Jul 2011 at 2:09 pm.

23rd Mar 2006, 7:47 pm	#2
mickjjo Rest in Peace Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dartford, Kent, UK. Posts: 1,661	Re: Roberts Renovation Hi Neil, You could try this chap:- http://www.therobertsradioman.co.uk/services.htm Regards, Mick.

23rd Mar 2006, 7:58 pm	#3
avro Heptode Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kapellen, Belgium Posts: 656	Re: Roberts Renovation I have excellent service from Geoff Brown at http://www.yaesumanuals.com/ Graham Gosling at East Coast Vintage Wireless at COASTWIRE@aol.com and Richard Booth http://www.pasttimesradio.co.uk I have bought Roberts Radios from all 3 and they are very good. Avro

1st Apr 2006, 11:51 am	#4
JoshWard Octode Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Near Stowmarket, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 1,962	Re: Roberts Renovation Richard Booth would be willing to restore it. I've just had mine (Green and in mint condition) restored by him for the price of £20 which is not that bad. Josh.