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 BrianJamesElvira
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Help Wanted

Can anyone help with the identification of this Radio Case?

A Manufacturer and Model Number would be helpful.

Thanks

Valve Radio Cabinet
Valve Radio Cabinet


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Photos uploaded.


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A valve a day keeps the transistor away...

 
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HMV 42-17 Chassis 42 I can send details of mine, or it appeared in Silicon Chip, August 2024. I still have it: Cabinet: Mint.

Always look on the bottom of the case Kriesler usually put some ID on the bottom which does not always correspond to the chassis in it.

Marc
 
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Thanks for your reply Marcus,

I dug out my August copy of Silicon Chip and re-read your excellent article.

Now I know what I am looking for, I will keep an eye out for a suitable chassis.

I picked the cabinet up some time ago rather than see it thrown out.

Thanks again for your help.


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I got mine less a few knobs, as you will note, as a down sizing. The fact its chassis 42 would suggest that it is like the Nippers, in other cabinets.
 
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I have a "Nipper" in the shed with a badly broken cabinet

When I get some time I will dig it out and see if the chassis will fit this cabinet


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