27-06-2013, 02:22 PM
The MB60 is the valved forerunner of the TR82, and quite sought after.
A local auction is the wrong place for such sets as the audience is so limited - especially if no catalogue is issued.
The TR82 was an interesting set in that it bucked the trend of ever smaller pocket sized transistor sets with ever smaller speakers. It has a large speaker, a tone control to match the desire at the time for less 'tinny' sound with which transistor radios had become associated, and was built with ease of servicing in mind. Not really so much a 'portable' radio as 'transportable' - capable of being taken from room to room. It deservedly had a long production run and there were many variations.
In good condition and working order at places such as the NVCF, they typically fetch £30+
Chief suspect with a dead one tends to be the detector diode, hiding away in and IF can!
A local auction is the wrong place for such sets as the audience is so limited - especially if no catalogue is issued.
The TR82 was an interesting set in that it bucked the trend of ever smaller pocket sized transistor sets with ever smaller speakers. It has a large speaker, a tone control to match the desire at the time for less 'tinny' sound with which transistor radios had become associated, and was built with ease of servicing in mind. Not really so much a 'portable' radio as 'transportable' - capable of being taken from room to room. It deservedly had a long production run and there were many variations.
In good condition and working order at places such as the NVCF, they typically fetch £30+
Chief suspect with a dead one tends to be the detector diode, hiding away in and IF can!
Regards, David.
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BVWS Member.
G-QRP Club Member 1339.
'I'm in my own little world, but I'm happy, and they know me here'
