That looks like a nice radio :-D I like the dust logic, not fondled at all. Shango066 Had a similar radio to repair, it was not his thing but afterwards he loved the sound better than some american radios. The center switch pack was shorting and smoking, but he didnt give up. A drop of oil on that mouse would stop the squeaking lol. Basic radio circuits can work really well and that variable toaster rack is just smashing :-D
I am with you the minimum parts changed to get it working properly (if its my set) you way of changing caps well if its good enough for philips . live stream sounds like a great idea.
Is it a PJ50-something? 508? I fully restored an absolute wreck of a chassis for one of these, it was left in a derelict outbuilding and the cabinet was literally gone. It had turned to dust. I'm on the lookout for an empty cabinet for one to this day.
I just found your channel when looking for some info on an old family Pye PJ0255 that I am restoring. It looks very similar to the PJ508 - have you ever come across this model and would you have any info on it?
I have always wondered if dropping the tuning capacitor into an ultrasonic cleaner would be a good idea as they are very difficult to clean without bending the vanes, watching you strip that wire has given me an idea for a quick video tomorrow !!!
These valve radios are a very addictive hobby.. Nice to see not much needs doing after all that time standing.. Keep up the good work
That live stream sounds Brill. Lovely vid as always.
Live stream sounds good! I see the electric fence is still working!
“Look at those lovely Hunts caps” worth a good laugh!!
That looks like a nice radio :-D
I like the dust logic, not fondled at all.
Shango066 Had a similar radio to repair, it was not his thing but afterwards he loved the sound better than some american radios.
The center switch pack was shorting and smoking, but he didnt give up.
A drop of oil on that mouse would stop the squeaking lol.
Basic radio circuits can work really well and that variable toaster rack is just smashing :-D
Wish I could get one.
I did say it was call the Grundig megabomb. It so so heavy.
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You do coil alighments? Ower time coils tunes out and ferite tuning rods losing they properties
You mind yourself too! Might be worth changing the AGC capacitor as well?
Yeah I think I will, there'll be a part 2 to this one.
I am with you the minimum parts changed to get it working properly (if its my set) you way of changing caps well if its good enough for philips .
live stream sounds like a great idea.
I'll give is a shot in a few weeks. Don't worry, I'll give plenty of notice.
Is it a PJ50-something? 508? I fully restored an absolute wreck of a chassis for one of these, it was left in a derelict outbuilding and the cabinet was literally gone. It had turned to dust.
I'm on the lookout for an empty cabinet for one to this day.
From memory I think it is PJ something. I'd imagine there are a lot more chassis than cabinets these days for everything!
Bang on Roundy, PJ508.
I just found your channel when looking for some info on an old family Pye PJ0255 that I am restoring. It looks very similar to the PJ508 - have you ever come across this model and would you have any info on it?
I have always wondered if dropping the tuning capacitor into an ultrasonic cleaner would be a good idea as they are very difficult to clean without bending the vanes, watching you strip that wire has given me an idea for a quick video tomorrow !!!
I couldn't see how an ultra sonic cleaner could hurt, I've heard of people putting them in the dish washer!
Great video very enjoyable. Brings back happy memories of my youth playing around with the dials.
Glad you enjoyed it
Deffo go for the live stream ! I'd watch, get some drink in too (like big clive)