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AndiiT 27th Nov 2022 9:57 pm

Radio Chassis Identification required
 
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Hi, Please can anyone identify the "real" manufacturer of the chassis shown in the picture?
It comes from a Westminster radiogram, which, as I'm sure many of you will already be aware, were sold by Curry's in the late 50s/early 60s.

I'm trying to find out if the chassis is one made by a well known manufacturer or a "special" manufactured exclusively for Curry's.

Regards and thanks in advance

Andrew

PYE 405 27th Nov 2022 11:08 pm

Re: Radio Chassis Identification required
 
The pink wirewound resistor in centre right of middle picture is the kind often used by Philips, but that does not mean the chassis is made by them of course.
I would say Plessey for the maker, but it is a guess.
What is the valve line up?

David G4EBT 28th Nov 2022 7:24 am

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I could be wrong - I often am, but the appearance of the dial is evocative of a mid 1950s pre VHF radiogram rather than a table radio.

peter_sol 28th Nov 2022 8:48 am

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Most likely the chassis is made by Plessey. Simple but reliable circuitry.

vinrads 28th Nov 2022 10:11 am

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I agree with David note the white twin wire from the on off switch ,this would be mains to the deck. Mick.

kestrelmusic 28th Nov 2022 10:47 am

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It certainly looks Plessey-ish. Is it possible to have a better pic of the dial?

Sideband 28th Nov 2022 11:19 am

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Yes another from Plessey here. I think Westminster was a Currys brand and a lot of their radio's were made by Plessey. Fairly basic circuit but should work well enough.

Actually the first post by Andy does state it's from a radiogram.

vidjoman 28th Nov 2022 12:46 pm

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It looks a bit crude - even for a Plessey chassis. I'm inclined to think it was from the 'Falcon' stable (John Street) who made many 'cheap' products under their own name or store names. They were a bit rough and ready, although sold well and worked surprisingly well for such a low parts set.

Edward Huggins 28th Nov 2022 2:17 pm

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Originally Posted by David G4EBT (Post 1517049)
I could be wrong - I often am, but the appearance of the dial is evocative of a mid 1950s pre VHF radiogram rather than a table radio.

Well observed David. When I worked as a designer with Pye we always took a different approach to dial design on a Radiogram. But in most cases we were always asked to design the dial in such a way as to accentuate the apparent travel of the tuning pointer, which was usually only about half the length of the dial itself.

ms660 28th Nov 2022 2:31 pm

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Originally Posted by Edward Huggins (Post 1517147)
Quote:

Originally Posted by David G4EBT (Post 1517049)
I could be wrong - I often am, but the appearance of the dial is evocative of a mid 1950s pre VHF radiogram rather than a table radio.

Well observed David. When I worked as a designer with Pye we always took a different approach to dial design on a Radiogram. But in most cases we were always asked to design the dial in such a way as to accentuate the apparent travel of the tuning pointer, which was usually only about half the length of the dial itself.

The OP said it was from a Westminster radiogram in Post#1.

Lawrence.

Nickthedentist 28th Nov 2022 2:48 pm

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Yes, as Sideband reminded us! But nice that we're all in agreement ;)

Pic of it "at home" here: https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...7&d=1316535275

Philips210 28th Nov 2022 5:45 pm

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I think Regentone produced a similar AM only radio chassis with the fairly standard B9A valve line up. The flat mounted mains transformer was one notable feature in some of their designs.

Regards,
Symon

David G4EBT 28th Nov 2022 6:09 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ms660 (Post 1517154)

The OP said it was from a Westminster radiogram in Post#1.

Lawrence.

So he did Lawrence.

Asleep at the wheel again. :-)

AndiiT 28th Nov 2022 8:49 pm

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Originally Posted by Nickthedentist (Post 1517163)

How strange that you should post this picture, which is actually of my original 'gram and taken in my own kitchen.
This one befell the fate of a Labrador puppy and I have recently obtained an identical model with a near pristine cabinet so after a bit of "transplant surgery" I now have a fully working 'gram and spare chassis, which is shown in my original post.

Andrew

Nickthedentist 28th Nov 2022 11:27 pm

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Ha ha, I see the doggy bowl and mat now!

Not strange... I did a forum search for Westminster radiogram, then saw your name, found your old thread, and there it was ;)

Of course, I assumed it was the very same one and you'd maybe scrapped it and just kept the chassis...

AndiiT 29th Nov 2022 6:37 pm

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Originally Posted by PYE 405 (Post 1517006)
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What is the valve line up?...

Valve line up is ECH81, EF89, EBC81, EL84, EZ80

It's an AM only chassis. Other comments suggest a Plessey design, which I seem to have been told many years ago, long before the invention of the internet and the volume of knowledge available on forums such as this. I was looking for positive confirmation of the manufacturer so guess that it is a Plessey chassis after all

Thanks for all your comments.

Andrew

Restoration73 29th Nov 2022 6:46 pm

Re: Radio Chassis Identification required
 
I have seen an earlier non-ferrite rod chassis, unusually it used 12AH8, and a 6BW6, so I
assume it was an earlier design.


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