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(@malcscott)
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Hi, first time i have worked on one of these 1947 Currys own brand radios. Has anyone got a cct diagram? Unsure who made it, looks a bit Sobell? Anyone else worked on them? Malc. 

 
Posted : 05/11/2024 2:23 pm
(@cathovisor)
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There's a circuit on Radiomuseum:

https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/currys_westminster_za_617.html

I think you can buy them on an individual basis these days.

 
Posted : 05/11/2024 2:55 pm
(@crustytv)
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This?

westza617
 
Posted : 05/11/2024 3:02 pm
(@malcscott)
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@crustytv Nice one Chris, cheers.

 
Posted : 05/11/2024 3:47 pm
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I have fond memories of these sets. In the 1970's during one of my many trips to the tip I rescued one along with a pile of 78s. On the way back through town on my bike with set on the rack I was stopped by a Bobby (remember them?) "Where you got that from?!"  I replied "the tip" "you better had!" I got the set home and with help from grandpop got it going.

It has survived my teenage years, being used as an amp, three house moves and a long time in the loft. It is now pride of place in my dining room! I even still have a few of the 78s . The wedding of Lilly Marlene, Anne Shelton, What a voice! Red sales in the sunset tab Hunter... 😎 

 
Posted : 05/11/2024 4:02 pm