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 Civic Radiogram chassis with BSR Monarch turntable-Unknown model and valve layout.edited.
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 Return to top of page · Post #: 16 · Written at 10:05:45 PM on 4 April 2016.
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I.m silently cursing I didnt write all that stuff down years ago

An experienced radio technician could work out candidate valves by the way the sockets are wired. Certain groups of valves were often used together by designers. You have two named already, and the rectifier won't be difficult to determine, so that leaves just 2 unknowns. Not an impossible task by any means.

Meanwhile, If you see another one on eBay, ask the seller to name the valves in it.
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 17 · Written at 10:12:52 PM on 5 April 2016.
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Photo of under chassis updated tonight.


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A valve a day keeps the transistor away...

 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 18 · Written at 1:40:53 PM on 6 April 2016.
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Thanks Brad, I think the pic is a bit better. Hi GTC, will have to keep a sharp eye out on Ebay, etc. I wouldn't mind a circuit diagram from the original maker, whoever that is.
 
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Coming in on this late I note "Hunts" capacitors. I can tell you privately what I think the spelling should be (and it rhymes), however I think these to be the Enlish equivalent of America's "Micamold" brand.

I have found them to be extremely unreliable. I have actually seen a couple in a 12V radio that have shorted & burned. I now replace the lot on sight. I think the Heathkit CRO here also had them, but everything in it was dodgy & I ended up just sitting down & replacing every original resistor & cap left in it,as it had several faults, all of which were cured by that exercise.

Marc
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 20 · Written at 12:12:36 AM on 9 April 2016.
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Thanks GTC/Marcc. If I find out anything I will keep you advised.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-radiogram-/191842632343

Another Civic it seems.Seller doesnt know whether its Valves or Model number.

Civic Radiogram
Civic Radiogram
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 21 · Written at 2:46:32 AM on 4 September 2019.
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The radio has now been sorted.The Valves are in the right order.A couple of Capacitors replaced.Fixed by a Valve radio tech.
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 22 · Written at 7:47:08 PM on 4 September 2019.
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The Valves are in the right order.

Great, so for the record, what is the valve line-up?
 
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