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Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 10:31:48 AM on 7 March 2022.
	Johnno Location: One Mile, NSW Member since 7 March 2022 Member #: 2487 Postcount: 1
Hi all, my mum is down sizing and I have come across this Reliance Skyraider looks to be in great condition. Are these wanted and who takes these? Mum told me to put it in the skip bin but its beautiful and needs a new home. Located Nelson Bay NSW.

Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 3:28:38 PM on 7 March 2022.
	Tallar Carl Location: Latham, ACT Member since 21 February 2015 Member #: 1705 Postcount: 2158
Can you tap on my profile and email me a photo please. I collect Reliance Radios.

Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 10:02:57 PM on 7 March 2022.
	Brad Administrator Location: Naremburn, NSW Member since 15 November 2005 Member #: 1 Postcount: 7307
Photos uploaded. ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ A valve a day keeps the transistor away...

Return to top of page · Post #: 4 · Written at 11:14:25 AM on 8 March 2022.
	GTC Location: Sydney, NSW Member since 28 January 2011 Member #: 823 Postcount: 6689
Johnno: the not so good news is that radiograms are not popular with collectors, mainly due to their size. I have seen them dragged to auctions only for there to be no bids, and for no one to want them even as giveaways. However, someone may be interested in parts of it, such as the record player or the chassis.

Return to top of page · Post #: 5 · Written at 11:27:20 AM on 8 March 2022.
	Tallar Carl Location: Latham, ACT Member since 21 February 2015 Member #: 1705 Postcount: 2158
You should consider keeping this and getting a competent tech to service it and add blutooth ( not a big job ) they sound amazing and can give you many years of service!

Return to top of page · Post #: 6 · Written at 8:06:14 PM on 8 March 2022.
	GTC Location: Sydney, NSW Member since 28 January 2011 Member #: 823 Postcount: 6689
PS: Unless it's been in use in recent times, don't be tempted to power it up. Doing so can cause otherwise avoidable and possibly irreparable damage. The correct procedure is for it to be checked over by a competent tech for a range of usual problems with old valve gear such as that before power is applied to it.

Return to top of page · Post #: 7 · Written at 8:14:11 PM on 8 March 2022.
	Marcc Location: Wangaratta, VIC Member since 21 February 2009 Member #: 438 Postcount: 5259
Lucky perhaps, if its not to near Sydney and is on high ground otherwise first mod may be floats.

Return to top of page · Post #: 8 · Written at 8:41:04 PM on 8 March 2022.
	GTC Location: Sydney, NSW Member since 28 January 2011 Member #: 823 Postcount: 6689
Floating ground?

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