Marconiphone T82B - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

bionicmerlin · 10th Aug 2021, 12:36 am

Can I ask what’s the general view on wax capacitors in transistor radios. Is it best to leave them , or are they likely to give trouble now or in the future. The radio works well apart from a very small section on the tuning dial on MW where itS oscillating .
Any tips appreciated Andy

Edward Huggins · 10th Aug 2021, 11:32 am

I can see a dreaded Plessey (red/black) cap in there in the front which I would normally change on sight - but if the radio is working OK and you can get your favourite stations, then leave well alone for the time being....

bionicmerlin · 11th Aug 2021, 12:54 pm

Thanks Edward. I was thinking along the same lines .I will take your advice Andy

10th Aug 2021, 12:36 am	#1
bionicmerlin Heptode Join Date: May 2010 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 682	Marconiphone T82B Can I ask what’s the general view on wax capacitors in transistor radios. Is it best to leave them , or are they likely to give trouble now or in the future. The radio works well apart from a very small section on the tuning dial on MW where itS oscillating . Any tips appreciated Andy Attached Thumbnails __________________ I bet that car doesn't have a suppressor.

10th Aug 2021, 11:32 am	#2
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,327	Re: Marconiphone T82B I can see a dreaded Plessey (red/black) cap in there in the front which I would normally change on sight - but if the radio is working OK and you can get your favourite stations, then leave well alone for the time being.... __________________ Edward.

11th Aug 2021, 12:54 pm	#3
bionicmerlin Heptode Join Date: May 2010 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 682	Re: Marconiphone T82B Thanks Edward. I was thinking along the same lines .I will take your advice Andy __________________ I bet that car doesn't have a suppressor.