FERRANTI 555 VINTAGE VALVE RADIO RESTORATION

 

FERRANTI MODEL 555 (545)

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This is the Ferranti model 555 mains radio circa 1954 as it was when given to me. You can see top right of the speaker where the wood had been sandpapered. Both sides of the cabinet were also pretty rough.

An inside view of the radio. It was clean but had
several faults.


The cabinet after stripping

Another view of the stripped cabinet


The chassis with IF decoupling caps replaced.

Restoration complete

    RADIO SPECIFICATIONS

    Manufactured from 1954
    Long and Medium Wave
    Valves - UCH42 UF41 UBC41 UL41 UY41
    AC/DC Supply

 

 

Ferranti 555 (545) Service Manual HERE
 

 


READ THIS IMPORTANT WARNING NOTICE

ONLY BUY A RESTORED RADIO FROM A COMPETENT RADIO ENGINEER
ONLY HAVE YOUR RADIO REPAIRED BY A COMPETENT RADIO ENGINEER

Many early mains radios have a live chassis. That means that the metal work inside the radio may be LIVE (connected to the mains) and it can KILL YOU if you come into contact with it. Exposed screws or any other metal work on the outside of the cabinet or fascia of the radio must be checked for safety by a competent engineer.

DO NOT CONNECT ANY EXTERNAL WIRING TO ANY SOCKETS ON YOUR RADIO UNLESS THE RADIO HAS BEEN CHECKED AND CERTIFIED AS SAFE BY A QUALIFIED ENGINEER

If in any doubt, consult a qualified radio engineer.

I'm Ray, my phone number is 01903 610090

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