Roberts Radio R505 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Morebitty · 15th Dec 2023, 7:20 pm

Hi I’ve inherited my dads R505 radio, but it’s only working when the volume is full blast and vhf but still a weak signal and very crackly, plus Lw and mw has no signal. I’ve replaced the battery and bought an adapter, but both the same situation.

I’ve open it up and gave it a good clean with contact cleaner but still the same. I’m not an electrician so I’m at my limits of fixing it. Does anyone know of someone in Swindon or nearby that could fix it?

My dad died a couple of months ago and I’d like to get it going again.

agardiner · 16th Dec 2023, 11:08 am

There are several members on here who can repair this set for you, and it would be worth waiting a week to see if anyone close to you responds. If not, I would be delighted to restore it for you, but you would need to post it to me. PM me if interested.

unitelex · 21st Dec 2023, 9:34 pm

I know Adrian and would vouch for his repair capability. If you prefer not to post it and you can drop it off nearby with my relatives in Chippenham tomorrow morning/afternoon they are travelling to me tomorrow evening and can bring it to me to repair.

PM if interested.

Regards
Chris

15th Dec 2023, 7:20 pm	#1
Morebitty Diode Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 1	Roberts Radio R505 Hi I’ve inherited my dads R505 radio, but it’s only working when the volume is full blast and vhf but still a weak signal and very crackly, plus Lw and mw has no signal. I’ve replaced the battery and bought an adapter, but both the same situation. I’ve open it up and gave it a good clean with contact cleaner but still the same. I’m not an electrician so I’m at my limits of fixing it. Does anyone know of someone in Swindon or nearby that could fix it? My dad died a couple of months ago and I’d like to get it going again.

16th Dec 2023, 11:08 am	#2
agardiner Octode Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Thetford, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 1,744	Re: Roberts Radio R505 There are several members on here who can repair this set for you, and it would be worth waiting a week to see if anyone close to you responds. If not, I would be delighted to restore it for you, but you would need to post it to me. PM me if interested.

21st Dec 2023, 9:34 pm	#3
unitelex Hexode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 498	Re: Roberts Radio R505 I know Adrian and would vouch for his repair capability. If you prefer not to post it and you can drop it off nearby with my relatives in Chippenham tomorrow morning/afternoon they are travelling to me tomorrow evening and can bring it to me to repair. PM if interested. Regards Chris