Pye VHF3D

[Bushbaby]

'tis a pity that its not 'true' stereo on the radio side!

[AlanBeckett]

I've pondered on installing a decoder for that very reason.
I've even got a circuit for a valve one. It's just about readable.
Alan

       

[Bushbaby]

That's a cheat - its got some semiconductors!!
Being serious, this design might be a go'er - what is valve V35 though? I assume that this is from a German set such as Grundig or Telefunken?

Thanks

Rob

[AlanBeckett]

Rob

As I understand it V35 is the connections to the 'Outside World'.
I think 0A81s are allowed

Alan

[Bushbaby]

Hi All,
I picked up the Pye VHF3D this weekend and I have attached some pics.
Generally, it appears in very good condition and although large it is not that heavy.

Its interesting that the Radioforum has this set as having an EZ80 rectifier when there is actually an EZ81 in this chassis.

Rob
                   

[AlanBeckett]

Rob,
I can't see a Balance Pot, although that may just be the camera angle. I think I can see the actual Pot in the picture of the 'Insides'. It's not shown on the Trader VHF3D Circuit but it is on the VHF2DRG.
I'm not sure it was always fitted. It's an 'Edgewise' control just above the Pye Symbol on the Dial.
Alan

[Geaney]

That's a lovely set - gotta get me one of those

Looking forward to the restoration story.

Cheers, John

[Bushbaby]

Hi Alan,
Well spotted!
The chap that I bought it from wrote to me today to indicate that the edgewise 'knob' had broken in half and he was going to post it on to me.
Rob

[AlanBeckett]

Rob,

Attached is a pretty wrotten picture of what it looks like from the front. I expect it will glue back together. Alternatively you could turn a new one

Alan

   

[Bushbaby]

Thanks Alan,
I would never have guessed that there was a control there!
Lets see if loctite will do the trick

Rob