Ferguson 624RG - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Benjamin · 10th Dec 2015, 10:31 pm

Hello, can anybody help with a Ferguson 624RG please. I've got good volume on the radio but very low volume on the BSR deck. They use the same control so I think that rules out the speakers. Thanks.

Edward Huggins · 11th Dec 2015, 8:48 am

I would think the cartridge is failing. If you touch the red wire on the back of the cartridge and get good a good loud buzz, then it's likely to be the cartridge. Just try pulling off the connectors and putting them on again first, just in case of oxidised connections. You can get a BSR SC11M from Maplins or Musonic. I notice you use the word "speakers" - there is only one speaker in your radiogram. Edward

Benjamin · 8th May 2016, 5:42 pm

Hi Edward, thanks for that. You were correct. It was the cartridge.

Michael Maurice · 9th May 2016, 9:12 am

Benjamin,

Have you replaced the coupling capacitors? If so, you ought to do so as soon as possible.

10th Dec 2015, 10:31 pm	#1
Benjamin Triode Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 13	Ferguson 624RG Hello, can anybody help with a Ferguson 624RG please. I've got good volume on the radio but very low volume on the BSR deck. They use the same control so I think that rules out the speakers. Thanks.

11th Dec 2015, 8:48 am	#2
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 9,166	Re: Ferguson 624RG I would think the cartridge is failing. If you touch the red wire on the back of the cartridge and get good a good loud buzz, then it's likely to be the cartridge. Just try pulling off the connectors and putting them on again first, just in case of oxidised connections. You can get a BSR SC11M from Maplins or Musonic. I notice you use the word "speakers" - there is only one speaker in your radiogram. Edward Last edited by Edward Huggins; 11th Dec 2015 at 8:51 am. Reason: typo

8th May 2016, 5:42 pm	#3
Benjamin Triode Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 13	Re: Ferguson 624RG Hi Edward, thanks for that. You were correct. It was the cartridge.

9th May 2016, 9:12 am	#4
Michael Maurice Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wembley, Middlesex Posts: 7,681	Re: Ferguson 624RG Benjamin, Have you replaced the coupling capacitors? If so, you ought to do so as soon as possible. __________________ Forum Moderator www.michaelmauricerepairs.co.uk