Post by DHockey on Mar 31, 2024 6:02:37 GMT 12
This popped up on Trademe, a model 66R that comes with its original guarantee, "Certificate of Ownership", operating instructions, and a service job card. Sold for 35 pounds in January 1947. In 1949 it was taken to the Christchurch Radio Centre in High Street with the complaint "Smoking" The power transformer had burned out due to the rectifier valve shorting. A new T57 transformer, filter capacitors, 6X5 valve and two resistors? were fitted.
Looking at the chassis, the power transformer has been replaced again at some point in its life.
I have certainly never seen a Columbus set complete with so much original documentation. Sadly, it looks to have spent time in a damp environment judging by the rusty chassis and condition of the finish on the cabinet.
Cheers
Daniel
