HMV 2126 radio - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

tonydavies · 21st Dec 2018, 5:59 pm

Does anyone have any information on the HMV 2126 radio? I can’t find anything on the internet. It’s probably the same as a Marconi model, but I can’t find it. I’ve attached a photo, any recognise it?

Tony

Nuvistor · 21st Dec 2018, 6:15 pm

Is that the correct model number? All I can find for HMV 2126 is a record player, many years older than your radio.

jayceebee · 21st Dec 2018, 7:25 pm

The model number is consistent with HMV branded Thorn manufactured equipment, ie the 2nd digit 1 signifies radio receivers. Radios are not my thing but I suspect it may be a close relative to the Ferguson 3124 Auto Twin. One of the buttons appears to be marked CAR?

John.

tonydavies · 21st Dec 2018, 8:10 pm

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Originally Posted by Nuvistor

Is that the correct model number?

Yes, definitely a 2126, the model number is inside the battery compartment and I also have the original box that confirms it's a model 2126.

I also found most google links are for the record player you mentioned. I did find this though

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthoped...ers-1778887027

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayceebee

Radios are not my thing but I suspect it may be a close relative to the Ferguson 3124 Auto Twin. One of the buttons appears to be marked CAR?

Yes, it is one of those sets that could be used in the car, thanks for the Ferguson idea.

jayceebee · 21st Dec 2018, 8:37 pm

I'm afraid I'm wrong about the 3124 as it appears to be AM only according to Radiomusem whereas the HMV includes VHF/FM.

tonydavies · 21st Dec 2018, 9:30 pm

it looks a bit like the marconiphone 4156

Nuvistor · 21st Dec 2018, 9:36 pm

Looking through the service information available on this site the 2124 and 2130 appear to be similar inside, I wonder if 2124,2126 and 2130 were mainly cabinet differences.
Attached layout of the switches and controls of the 2124.

jayceebee · 21st Dec 2018, 9:47 pm

I think you're spot on Frank, especially as it has a LUX button.

Wish I still had my RTVS red books.

John.

tonydavies · 21st Dec 2018, 9:50 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nuvistor

Looking through the service information available on this site the 2124 and 2130 appear to be similar inside, I wonder if 2124,2126 and 2130 were mainly cabinet differences.

Yes, I think you are right. thanks

Nuvistor · 21st Dec 2018, 9:51 pm

I have the DVD supplied by Paul, the enjoyment I have had out of it has been enormous, waiting for the new one hopefully later in 2019.

Nuvistor · 21st Dec 2018, 9:54 pm

After another look the 2124, the circuit does not have VHF although shown in the layout diagram I posted, the 2130 does have VHF and the layout is the same as shown in the earlier post. I can only think the R&TV have put the wrong layout in the 2124.

Have you a problem with the radio, if so a photo of the chassis and some transistor types may confirm matters.

tonydavies · 21st Dec 2018, 10:51 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nuvistor

Have you a problem with the radio, if so a photo of the chassis and some transistor types may confirm matters.

Yeah, it's dead. I can see at least 2 AF116s, photo attached

Nuvistor · 21st Dec 2018, 11:08 pm

The transistor line up of the 2130 is
IF Board 1 AF115
2 AF116

AM LO AF117

VHF AF124
AF125

Audio AC155 or OC71
AC113 or OC81D
2 AC154 or OC81

And looks very similar PCB's to your radio, perhaps worth £1.99 to confirm.
https://www.service-data.com/product...95/3778/a12795

I cant really post anymore, the sales of the data helps keep this forum on line.

tonydavies · 21st Dec 2018, 11:14 pm

Thanks, I’ll get the PDF from the site

21st Dec 2018, 5:59 pm	#1
tonydavies Tetrode Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Amersham, Bucks, UK. Posts: 60	HMV 2126 radio Does anyone have any information on the HMV 2126 radio? I can’t find anything on the internet. It’s probably the same as a Marconi model, but I can’t find it. I’ve attached a photo, any recognise it? Tony Attached Thumbnails

21st Dec 2018, 6:15 pm	#2
Nuvistor Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 9,433	Re: HMV 2126 radio Is that the correct model number? All I can find for HMV 2126 is a record player, many years older than your radio. __________________ Frank

21st Dec 2018, 7:25 pm	#3
jayceebee Heptode Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Durham, County Durham, UK. Posts: 640	Re: HMV 2126 radio The model number is consistent with HMV branded Thorn manufactured equipment, ie the 2nd digit 1 signifies radio receivers. Radios are not my thing but I suspect it may be a close relative to the Ferguson 3124 Auto Twin. One of the buttons appears to be marked CAR? John. Last edited by jayceebee; 21st Dec 2018 at 7:31 pm. Reason: more info

21st Dec 2018, 8:37 pm	#5
jayceebee Heptode Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Durham, County Durham, UK. Posts: 640	Re: HMV 2126 radio I'm afraid I'm wrong about the 3124 as it appears to be AM only according to Radiomusem whereas the HMV includes VHF/FM.

21st Dec 2018, 9:30 pm	#6
tonydavies Tetrode Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Amersham, Bucks, UK. Posts: 60	Re: HMV 2126 radio it looks a bit like the marconiphone 4156

21st Dec 2018, 9:36 pm	#7
Nuvistor Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 9,433	Re: HMV 2126 radio Looking through the service information available on this site the 2124 and 2130 appear to be similar inside, I wonder if 2124,2126 and 2130 were mainly cabinet differences. Attached layout of the switches and controls of the 2124. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Frank

21st Dec 2018, 9:47 pm	#8
jayceebee Heptode Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Durham, County Durham, UK. Posts: 640	Re: HMV 2126 radio I think you're spot on Frank, especially as it has a LUX button. Wish I still had my RTVS red books. John.

21st Dec 2018, 9:51 pm	#10
Nuvistor Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 9,433	Re: HMV 2126 radio I have the DVD supplied by Paul, the enjoyment I have had out of it has been enormous, waiting for the new one hopefully later in 2019. __________________ Frank

21st Dec 2018, 9:54 pm	#11
Nuvistor Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 9,433	Re: HMV 2126 radio After another look the 2124, the circuit does not have VHF although shown in the layout diagram I posted, the 2130 does have VHF and the layout is the same as shown in the earlier post. I can only think the R&TV have put the wrong layout in the 2124. Have you a problem with the radio, if so a photo of the chassis and some transistor types may confirm matters. __________________ Frank Last edited by Nuvistor; 21st Dec 2018 at 9:59 pm.

21st Dec 2018, 11:08 pm	#13
Nuvistor Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 9,433	Re: HMV 2126 radio The transistor line up of the 2130 is IF Board 1 AF115 2 AF116 AM LO AF117 VHF AF124 AF125 Audio AC155 or OC71 AC113 or OC81D 2 AC154 or OC81 And looks very similar PCB's to your radio, perhaps worth £1.99 to confirm. https://www.service-data.com/product...95/3778/a12795 I cant really post anymore, the sales of the data helps keep this forum on line. __________________ Frank

21st Dec 2018, 11:14 pm	#14
tonydavies Tetrode Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Amersham, Bucks, UK. Posts: 60	Re: HMV 2126 radio Thanks, I’ll get the PDF from the site