What aerial - 70's Philips Hi-Fi? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Fabanmoon · 10th Jul 2020, 3:26 pm

Hi

Please can you advise what, if any, aerial/antenna I need for the sockets shown in the picture.

The radio does receive some channels OK on AM and FM - is an aerial needed and if so how does it connect to the sockets shown?

Thank you, Rob.

paulsherwin · 10th Jul 2020, 3:33 pm

Try again to upload your pictures.

You don't normally need an external aerial for AM, as there will be an internal ferrite rod aerial. However, you should be aware that this is directional, so you may need to reposition the unit or fit an external aerial if you're unlucky.

You will normally need some sort of aerial for FM. If you're in a strong signal area this can simply be a 75cm length of wire connected to one of the FM sockets, or Poundland sell twin telescopic aerials.

Of course, you can use much more sophisticated aerials than this, but I'm assuming you don't want to go there.

Station X · 10th Jul 2020, 3:35 pm

Model number?

Fabanmoon · 11th Jul 2020, 11:12 am

Thanks for your replies... the pictures wouldnt upload... there was no SAVE button after upload option...closing window lost the whole post. Will try again

paulsherwin · 11th Jul 2020, 1:05 pm

See https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=77650

Edward Huggins · 11th Jul 2020, 1:58 pm

A simple FM "T" aerial can be made from a length of (ideally lightweight) mains flex.
Pull each of the wires so they are 5 feet apart and pin that length to a cane/dowel. From the mid-point take the (still joined together) cable to the back of the Philips and push the two bared wire ends into each of the FM sockets. Orientate the aerial for the best results.

10th Jul 2020, 3:26 pm	#1
Fabanmoon Diode Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales, UK. Posts: 2	What aerial - 70's Philips Hi-Fi? Hi Please can you advise what, if any, aerial/antenna I need for the sockets shown in the picture. The radio does receive some channels OK on AM and FM - is an aerial needed and if so how does it connect to the sockets shown? Thank you, Rob.

10th Jul 2020, 3:33 pm	#2
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 27,947	Re: What aeriel - 70s Phillips hifi Try again to upload your pictures. You don't normally need an external aerial for AM, as there will be an internal ferrite rod aerial. However, you should be aware that this is directional, so you may need to reposition the unit or fit an external aerial if you're unlucky. You will normally need some sort of aerial for FM. If you're in a strong signal area this can simply be a 75cm length of wire connected to one of the FM sockets, or Poundland sell twin telescopic aerials. Of course, you can use much more sophisticated aerials than this, but I'm assuming you don't want to go there.

10th Jul 2020, 3:35 pm	#3
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 21,288	Re: What aerial - 70's Philips Hi-Fi? Model number? __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Reach for your meter before you reach for your soldering iron.

11th Jul 2020, 11:12 am	#4
Fabanmoon Diode Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales, UK. Posts: 2	Re: What aerial - 70's Philips Hi-Fi? Thanks for your replies... the pictures wouldnt upload... there was no SAVE button after upload option...closing window lost the whole post. Will try again

11th Jul 2020, 1:05 pm	#5
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 27,947	Re: What aerial - 70's Philips Hi-Fi? See https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=77650

11th Jul 2020, 1:58 pm	#6
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,328	Re: What aerial - 70's Philips Hi-Fi? A simple FM "T" aerial can be made from a length of (ideally lightweight) mains flex. Pull each of the wires so they are 5 feet apart and pin that length to a cane/dowel. From the mid-point take the (still joined together) cable to the back of the Philips and push the two bared wire ends into each of the FM sockets. Orientate the aerial for the best results. __________________ Edward.