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Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 5:28:38 PM on 24 March 2022.
	Chuckitinbro Location: Wellington, NZ Member since 24 March 2022 Member #: 2493 Postcount: 1
Hi I just brought this untested with the plug removed. Was hoping to find some info on it before I reconnected it. It has 6 push buttons and a dial on the front. 1 dial on the back. No tuning display at all. Here's some links to photos from the auction I won. No brand names on it and no googling helped me any closer https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plus/1717801511.jpg https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plus/1717801540.jpg https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plus/1717801581.jpg This image doesnt appear to be the same unit as the front dial and screws holding the speaker plate on are different https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plus/1717801288.jpg Appreciate any input

Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 5:55:55 PM on 24 March 2022.
	GTC Location: Sydney, NSW Member since 28 January 2011 Member #: 823 Postcount: 6689
First, DO NOT reconnect it. Doing so without it being checked over for the expected faults of a radio of that era can cause irreparable and totally avoidable damage. Next, to assist with model identification, let us know the valve types in it. When removing valves, rock them gently by the base, don't pull then by the glass envelope, and be very gentle with the top cap connections as they can be snapped off quite easily.

Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 7:31:17 PM on 24 March 2022.
	STC830 Location: NSW Member since 10 June 2010 Member #: 681 Postcount: 1256
There is no photo of the set in either of John W Stokes "Golden Age of Radio" books which feature many New Zealand and Australian radios. Strikes me that this radio would suit a non technical blind person.

Return to top of page · Post #: 4 · Written at 7:38:19 PM on 24 March 2022.
	Marcc Location: Wangaratta, VIC Member since 21 February 2009 Member #: 438 Postcount: 5259
You can also apply leverage under the socket. If possible if the top cap is tight you prise between the top of the metal cap and the terminal. The top cap coming off is not always a disaster. Repaired a few. Method appeared in HRSA Radio Waves. Assessment is the first step, not applying power. Exuberance is applying power to see if it works, I am one often confronted with the damage from doing that & expected to be able to fix it. Marc

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