Hey folks, Just became the proud owner of a Philips Glidomatic I found at the tip. lol. So tempted to play with it and try to restore it to something resembling original. My wife loves it but I'm afraid I may die if I tinker with this thing disrespectfully. Great web and tonnes of info, Thanks, Cam.

Hi Cam & welcome to the Forum.

Yes, it is wise to be wary of these things as they can indeed kill.

From memory, I think the Glidomatic dates from the mid 1960's. I can't recall whether it has valves, transistors or both (hybrid).

If you can provide a model number and/or valve line-up, myself or someone else here may be able to give you some more information.

Cheers.

Welcome!

A wife who loves an old radio you found at the tip is collectable in her own right. Hang on to her!

Maven

Thanks Monochrome, I've looked around the web a bit more and I think it's an RF8 and it has the music studio badge as well with guitar, organ and reel to reel inputs. The wife loves it as a sideboard even if it isn't working but I really think it should be restored.

The cabinet is in great nick and internally sound but just a hum when you turn it on.

We are on the central highlands so we may be a bit far off from any repairers.

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I just had to join and say hello . I am on the Central Highlands too!

I am just doing some research on the Philips Radioplayer 3440, which was my first ever antique purchase, when 12 years old (a whole $5 at auction!). Know nothing about this radio, and am going to see if it can be converted to main electricity, or if there is batteries that I can use for it.

I also have a HMV radiogram that I got from St Vinnies in Clermont. Love the sound that comes from it!

Welcome Pixieradio.

Regarding power source options for your Philips Radioplayer 3440, I suggest starting a new thread in the Tech Talk section. A number of members here have experience with battery sets.