I recently bought an old PYE 53 valve radio. It's been built in Dundrum around 1950.
Looking at its age, It is in great external condition. It has 8 bands (but no FM). So far I can get only 1 station (RTE).
3 out of 4 tubes have been replaced and There is a bit of work to be done on the amplifier part. Will need to replace few resistors and capacitors that look really bad.
New renovation project starting now ! :P
So far, I managed to have the volume potentiometer and other switches cleaned, mains cable replaced (as original one cracked and dangerous) and earth wired (none originally).
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