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Front View [21K]

  • Circa 1950
  • LW, MW plus two SW wavebands
  • Typical Mullard 5-valve lineup
    (ECH35, EF39, EBC33, EL33 and AZ31)
  • A.C. Mains
  • Original cost unknown
NOTES
Radio Rentals logo [3K] Not to be sold [4K]
A similar set to the Radio Rentals model 58, with a similarly solid bakelite case and similar chassis complete with funny tuning capacitor.

For a site with more about Radio Rentals, visit the Radio Memories site, run by an ex- Radio Rentals man.
SERVICE DATA Some service data is available on the vintage radio service data CD volume 4.
CURRENT STATE Scruffy, dusty and with the obligatory paint spots, but will polish up nicely. The waveband switch control knob is missing though.
WHERE FOUND May 2001 Drayton Manor computer fair amateur radio rally for £15.
Under-chassis [20K]
A serviceman's delight ! Well spaced components with easy access
  Upper chassis [17K]
Top of chassis showing similarity with the earlier model 58.

Ye Olde Electrolytic [9K]
Even the ye olde electrlytic capacitors are marked with
the Radio Rentals name and "Not for Resale".


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