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Return to top of page · Post #: 31 · Written at 8:58:11 AM on 30 September 2017.
	Marcc Location: Wangaratta, VIC Member since 21 February 2009 Member #: 438 Postcount: 5267
I recently sorted a Roberts (Refer SC soon) that has back bias. Make absolutely sure its the right way around if it is? The most negative will be the battery & that means the common rail will be positive. Cathode caps have a notorious habit of losing form just like the filters. That is why I keep saying replace all Electrolytic caps.

Return to top of page · Post #: 32 · Written at 8:58:58 AM on 30 September 2017.
	Marcc Location: Wangaratta, VIC Member since 21 February 2009 Member #: 438 Postcount: 5267
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Return to top of page · Post #: 33 · Written at 9:23:51 AM on 30 September 2017.
	Ian Robertson Location: Belrose, NSW Member since 31 December 2015 Member #: 1844 Postcount: 2375
That radio might be a Conlon, and it's definitely immediate post WW2. Not pre-war, the ARTS&P and components tell you this. Conlon, like other similar manufactuers of the time, often used war surplus valves that were available cheaply.

Return to top of page · Post #: 34 · Written at 7:35:24 PM on 30 September 2017.
	Tallar Carl Location: Latham, ACT Member since 21 February 2015 Member #: 1705 Postcount: 2158
Guys the fellow that recovered this radio for me goes under the business name Jims Leather Craft. He is in the ACT and his work is beyond examplary . I alway believe in paying what a job is worth and he has turned a sows ear into a silk purse. I cant wait till I get all the nice little extras to finish this off.

Return to top of page · Post #: 35 · Written at 11:18:51 AM on 3 October 2017.
	Tallar Carl Location: Latham, ACT Member since 21 February 2015 Member #: 1705 Postcount: 2158
Well I have had the dial reprinted (with Harolds Help) and it looks exceptional. I have sent photos and I think you will agree that Harold did a awesome job of the photo shopping, without his help I don't know how it would have turned out. I must learn how to do this myself.

Return to top of page · Post #: 36 · Written at 8:06:36 PM on 4 October 2017.
	Brad Administrator Location: Naremburn, NSW Member since 15 November 2005 Member #: 1 Postcount: 7311
Photos uploaded to Post 35. ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ A valve a day keeps the transistor away...

Return to top of page · Post #: 37 · Written at 8:49:57 PM on 4 October 2017.
	GTC Location: Sydney, NSW Member since 28 January 2011 Member #: 823 Postcount: 6692
Great job. Set looks better than new.

Return to top of page · Post #: 38 · Written at 9:08:09 PM on 4 October 2017.
	Tallar Carl Location: Latham, ACT Member since 21 February 2015 Member #: 1705 Postcount: 2158
Yeah I'm pretty proud of this baby . If it was anything more complex I would have got Michael Ranaan to do this as his work is Magic.

Return to top of page · Post #: 39 · Written at 2:53:54 PM on 5 October 2017.
	Ian Robertson Location: Belrose, NSW Member since 31 December 2015 Member #: 1844 Postcount: 2375
Yes! Have you seen Michael's collection? Awesome! He did an Airzone Radiostar cabinet for me many years ago, the 2nd radio I ever restored. A real basket case it was too! The cabinet had a hole drilled in the side and a very weathered finish. I still have that radio.

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