British WW2 PCR 2 Radio Receiver

This is a British PCR 2 receiver built by Pye that I picked up at the Hamvention a couple years back. I installed a new power supply, re-wired the filament string for six volt and went thru and checked everything out so it was a fun little project.
If your interested in buying this receiver it can be yours!

[@peterhyams6824]

When I worked in the family business in the early 70’s in London we sold tons of ex wwll radio equipment including the PCR 2.
I used to modify them by fitting a mains power supply. At the time they sold for £7 GBP !
I used to have one in my bedroom for 10 years and listened to the pirate ships.
GW4OZU

[@davidfalconer8913]

Yes ! Lisle street ( in UK's Soho ) bristled with electronic shops ( ALL gone now ! ) .... DAVE™🛑

[@Ostap-tx5tl]

ОООО! Вери найз!!!!!!!!!!

[@tonystephen6312]

Like the analog tuning dial layout.

[@TrimeshSZ]

The name "PCR" is supposed to mean "Portable Communications Receiver" - so I guess this was based on a different definition of "portable" than the one I'm familiar with.

[@davidfalconer8913]

A ( WOW ! .. rare 3 gang ! ! ) air spaced tuning capacitor ( I am lucky to own one of these ) , because they are as rare as hen's teeth for the experimenter , or student's projects ............... DAVE™🛑

[@ДмитрийКовшуля-ъ2щ]

Неужели в Великобритании такие конденсаторы такая редкость, даже больше чем в России?

[@itsonlyme9938]

There is a stand alone PSU in a metal box made for it by P Y E but quite rare to find

[@ЛеонидСытник]

Good sound.Leo.

[@redjohn20001]

What a great radio. Could you use an external oscillator somehow as a BFO to receive SSB?

[@milcommguy5927]

Good Job

[@GeorgeHamilton-pt2fh]

Sound is good through good design and the well designed bandwidth. BTW did you sell it?