Mullard 1110 Radio - 1950 and Two Others

We are in Melbourne selling my Mother-in-Law's house. While traveling through Sydney I was given this radio by a relative. I have some spare time so I will have a look at it. I don't have much equipment but we can check it out and see if it works. Later next month I was given two other radios, I'll have a quick look at them as well.
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[@electronicsoldandnew]

Isn’t it disappointing when people give you radios that work 😊 They should be more accommodating to restorers 😂 Hope you’re still enjoying your travels.

[@DavidTipton101]

I know! very annoying Manuel. Holidays going well although we both have covid, what can you do? 🙄🙂

[@flopalong4524]

I have one of this exact model radio. It's an absolute wreck. That's how I like them. It's much more of a challenge and reward bringing back a set from being relegated to the spare bin, and fully restoring them. Please restore it.

[@DavidTipton101]

Agreed Flopalong, no good restoring a good radio 🙂

[@josephmagedanz4070]

Hi Dave, Thanks for the video. Ah, the pocket dim bulb tester...never leave home without it! Cheers!

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha... you can tell a radio nerd when he pulls out a dim bulb tester when on holidays 🤣 Thanks Joseph.

[@myfarawaytales]

10 degrees and drisling here in Surrey. Saved this to watch before bed after Shogun. Nice work David!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Paul 🙂

[@vk4uh96]

YES take it home and work the magic

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks VK4UH 👍🙂

[@1974UTuber]

YES YES AND YES Dave. Take it home and redo it. That Mullard deserves the Tipton Transformation Treatment. I LOVE the Mullard radios. Im betting you could clean up that case and perhaps give it a gloss coat of clear paint and make it look a million bucks.

[@DavidTipton101]

Ok, looks like it's gonna have some work done to it when I get home 🙂

[@Radiocruncher]

🤣🤣 You took the finger well David. I can forgive you for having it cold in that heat. Nice job resurrecting the radio and thanks for the mention. Cheers Graham

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Graham, thank you, I had a good teacher. It wasn't that cold actually, it was more like cellar temperature, very nice beer though. Cheers 🍻🙂

[@sterlinsilver]

I'd love to see a cabinet restoration on these, they certainly wouldn't be the most difficult ones you've tackled!

[@DavidTipton101]

Yes, it would be interesting to see how well it would come up. It's in very poor condition 🙂

[@blitzroehre1807]

Lucky Dave, 2 out of three radios working, not bad 👍 The Paillard is Swiss made BTW, was an upmarket brand back then. I could not help notice the beautiful tortoiseshell pattern on the Mullard bakelite when it was wet. There is a stuff for sale here in Germany called "Owatrol" and they also sell a plastic reviver for car bumpers and such. Makes weathered bakelite look like new because it fills up the pores and then goes hard. That Plain Jane Mullard could become a real beaut... BTW, let me know when you are home again, there is something set to go 🙂 Cheers from Deutschland, have a safe trip..

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Blitz. Yes, I have been corrected on the country of origin. We can get Owatrol here but there are a number of products available, which one should I use? Ok, won't be home for few weeks yet. We have covide so treading water until that passes 🙄 Thanks Blitz.

[@blitzroehre1807]

@@DavidTipton101 Oh covid bummer..get well soon, Dave. The Owatrol product is called Polytrol gel coat and surface restorer.. cheers from Deutschland.

[@ninaevans4501]

Oh... and both me and Radio Cruncher (Graham) raise a glass to you too. Cheers mate 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺❌️❌️❌️❤️❤️❤️

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha... cheers 🍻

[@Woffy.]

5 AM here in UK and I am the First !!!! Hello David great channel 'Bishops Finger's' get everywhere, I prefer 'Old Speckled Hen'

[@chrismoser3481]

10 PM Seattle USA. Guess I am the second. Love the channel

[@DavidTipton101]

🥇 Well done Woffy 😄 I did get some Old Speckled Hen here a few years ago.

[@Woffy.]

Oh David, I think yo can get some cream for that !. Love you style and humour and have learn't at the same time. I hope all goes well with the move, it is emotionally draining take it at your pace. Must go as I have a 'Hungry Badger' here Cheers. Best from G8WOF Wirral UK. @@DavidTipton101

[@Donno308]

Hi Dave, It's amazing how these old radios just want to work! Pity the Paillard didn't go straight off but these continental ones do tend to have a bit of attitude. Looking forward to seeing what you do with them when you get them home. Cheers

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Don, I agree, most will work to some degree. The Paillard has Loctal valves in it, it would have been a miracle if it worked. Thanks Don, we hope to get home in the next few weeks 🙂

[@michaelmiller641]

Shepherd Neame brewery is just down the road from me at Faversham, they do brewery tours. I remember bishops finger, though haven't drunk it recently. Great video!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Michael 🙂

[@davelowe1977]

"have it warm over there". ***shakes head sadly in British ***

[@DavidTipton101]

You have it at room or cellar temperature, meaning it's not chilled. If we did that here is would be over 20C 🙂

[@zx8401ztv]

Ooow Mullard, i have always thought about valves when the mullard name is used. The massive diodes in that radio just made me laugh, talk about overboard lol.

[@DavidTipton101]

I agree zx8401ztv, the Mullard name is synonymous with old radios. They were what diodes looked like back in the day 🙂

[@zx8401ztv]

I have a book called " Everymans wireless by f j Cam " And a Oldham press from millions of years ago. The valves were very odd looking, some had screw terminals on the side of the base, really odd. Different but not. The capacitors were oblong boxes with terminals on the top, i think ill stay with modern solder types. Sorry Waffle mode lol.

[@xsc1000]

Those massive looking diodes were standard diodes in 60s-70s. Something like 1N4007 today.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

Wow, my old radio even worked Dave! I had never even plugged it in! Looking forward to the further investigation 😊😊👍 I'd like to see you try and bring that bakelite back to "presentable" on the Mullard too.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Chris, yes it worked. I listened to it on dim bulb yesterday while I worked, it started to get a hum in it and the sound distorted after an hour or so. I'll have to see if the Mullard case will respond to treatment, I don't hold much hope though 🙂

[@plunkervillerr1529]

That`s a Spicy Meat Ball, I`ve given up my Grundigs and turned to model Rail roading.

[@DavidTipton101]

Those Grundigs can test anyone. Thanks Plunkerville R/R 🙂

[@theradiomechanic9625]

No Radio left behind.........😮

[@DavidTipton101]

No chance of that Vern 😄

[@theradiomechanic9625]

@@DavidTipton101 I knew that. Suspect you were trying to rile up the viewers. I,ll bet a light sanding and clear lacquer would bring back that cabinet. A clear water transfer decal printed reversed and placed inside the glass would fix dial. Once you figure out the process I can copy it.

[@DavidTipton101]

That was my thinking, sand and clear coat 👍🙂 I've tried water transfers but the text is too light. I did try putting a second transfer over the first one which helped but was very difficult to align accurately 🤔

[@theradiomechanic9625]

@@DavidTipton101 David my friend, I know you will find a solution that I can Plagerize (SP?). Stay well, was so happy to see a video from your side.

[@DavidTipton101]

@@theradiomechanic9625 😄

[@kahlid-ataya]

7:38 Please don't forget to replace the battery for the multimeter and thanks for sharing the video

[@DavidTipton101]

Replaced! thanks kahlid 👍🙂

[@larsbr4519]

The Paillard radio is made in Switzerland not Sweden ;-) by Paillard AG; St. Crox

[@DavidTipton101]

Yes, sorry Lars. I misspoke 🙂

[@larsbr4519]

@@DavidTipton101 No worries you are not the first ;-) Usually its the Americans that make that mistake :-)

[@lenhunter2719]

Awesome David. Enjoy the rest of your break. Looking forward to seeing these radios get the Tipton treatment and a lot more wood polishing. Oh and 07:35am here in Pinetown South Africa.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Len. Hi to South Africa 😀

[@top40researcher31]

27 parramatta Road concord now a Car Dealership

[@DavidTipton101]

Ahh, pulled the shop down. Thanks Top 40 Researcher 🙂

[@top40researcher31]

@@DavidTipton101 Yes i wonder when they did that

[@kentaylor6563]

Take it home David

[@DavidTipton101]

It's coming home, whether I do anything with it is the question 👍🙂

[@batman387]

Wow, very kind of you to post the videos even when you're busy. I really enjoyed them, Thanks! Take Care!!! 😀

[@DavidTipton101]

My pleasure Batman. Cheers! 🙂

[@ninaevans4501]

Noddy got drunk on PORT! He's ok, just drinks plenty of water and stays out of the sun (not that there's much in the UK anyway at present)! Cheers 💗💗💗💗❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍😄😄😄😄😄😄😄🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🫧🫧🫧🫧🫧

[@DavidTipton101]

Good grief 🤦‍♂️ He needs to go to BAA 😄

[@_-_Michael_-_]

“I’ve gone full Shango…” I think you need to be American to be able to do that 😂😂😂😂 His Americana related rants are what makes him a proper Shango 😂

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha... I can't expect to be a true Shango 😄

[@Buzz1151]

Hi David...man. that's the life...drinking Bishops Ale and working on old radios..it doesn't get any better then that ! That radio sounds better then most of your radios after you restored them! haha🤣🤣

[@DavidTipton101]

... and 100F don't forget. You're right, it DID sound better than my restored radios. I need to reevaluate my whole YT channel 😄🍻

[@Antony_Jenner]

Fresh off the press David. There's nothing like a Bishops Finger! Thanks for the quicky David.

[@DavidTipton101]

Yeah, it was very nice Antony, perfect for a hot day 😀

[@mikecass8306]

Thanks David glad to see you enjoyed "THE FINGER"😁 Hope to see you on Grahams Sunday's stream, he is thinking about starting his show earlier for our antipodean friends 😀

[@DavidTipton101]

Yes it is a nice beer Mike. I will try to watch Graham's stream, daylight saving here is making it too late. I hope he doesn't move the time, there are many others that will be affected 🙂

[@superhet7281]

Hi Dave, great stuff! I was gonna point out the Three Stooges guzzling sound effects, but somebody beat me to it! 😊 Where I come from, Jif is a brand of peanut butter. With your incredible woodworking skills, you could make the Paillard look really gorgeous. And it needs electronic fixing too! We used to call those “top hat” diodes. Enjoy your holiday! I know it’s not entirely a holiday….

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Superhet. I had a lot of laughs find the sound effect. The Swiss radio is pretty plain looking but it will look good refinished. Yes, top hat, of course. It kind of a working holiday 😄🙂

[@mrgunn2726]

Mr. Tipton, this is a terrible video, the radio works, where is the troubleshooting, the frustration, the triumph? 🤣🤣🤣 Glad you are enjoying your trip.

[@DavidTipton101]

Yes, very disappointing that it worked Mr Gunn. I should have sabotaged it to make it interesting 🤣

[@andrewrenaut4815]

Hi David, those Mullards and the Philips equivalent perform well, but for some reason the Mullard cases go bad, The old shoe polish usually works! At least the dial glass isn't broken - they usually are. Should be easy to reproduce. Funny I've been fixing a Swedish made Philips this afternoon. Your Swed looks to have Philips knobs, I don't suppose you'll still be here next Sunday (7 April 2024) as we are having a big auction (250 items) you are welcome to come along.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Andrew, is that so? OK. This one had deteriorated quite badly. The Swedish radio is actually Swiss, I said the wrong thing. I don't know if we will be here, we hoped to move on during the week and visit relatives on the way home, if we are here I will see if I'm allowed to attend the meet 🙂

[@RoughJustice2k18]

Dave: "I've gone full Shango here..." - radiotvphononut would approve.

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha... he would too. Thanks RoughJustice 😄

[@jamesbruno5896]

Hi David, hope everything goes smooth with the sale. Mullard made some fantastic tubes (valves). Take care.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks James, take care 🙂

[@robwebber389]

I like it when you work on the American radios, A good challenge would be a zenith h725,b835,c845 the later 2 have fm afc, anyways the last 3 of the 4 I worked on had silver mica disease.

[@DavidTipton101]

I haven't seen a American radio with FM yet, it would be a fun project. Thanks Rob 🙂

[@berniestep]

Interesting update David - thanks a lot. How about inkjet-printable waterslide transfer for the Mullard dial?

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks berniestep. The waterslide transfers don't work, the ink is too faint 🤔🙂

[@donhall2759]

Great video, Dave! That little no-name unit looks like it could be a real performer with the extra RF stage and overbuilt power supply. I look forward to your restoration on these sets.

[@Plons0Nard]

I agree ! The home built one looks very interesting.

[@DavidTipton101]

Ok, thanks Nard 👍🙂

[@DavidTipton101]

Great, thanks Don 👍🙂

[@Spookieham]

I used to drink in a Shepherd Neame pub when I worked in London 20 years ago before moving to Perth. They make some excellent beers and I've got a bottle of Bishops Finger ready to go in the cupboard.

[@DavidTipton101]

I looked for the finger for ages, it suddenly showed up at Dan Murphys so I grabbed a bottle 🙂

[@chrisrobson8540]

warm beer yuck.....even when its the middle of winter here in england the beers go in the fridge.......oh yeah radios or something😂😂 looks like that paillard will come up nice after youve worked your magic

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha... you are going against the grain there Chris. I expect the Paillard will look very nice after it's refinished. Thanks Chris 🙂

[@navypti]

Thanks for keeping us in the loop Dave! When do you reckon you'll be leaving "Mexico" & returning home to QLD?

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Geoff. We will be heading home in a week or two or three. We both have Covid at the moment 🙄

[@philllynch3265]

Hi Dave, looking forward to you revamping the other two radios. Take care. Hope your trip is successful.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Phill, I will do the last two for sure. Thanks, all's going well so far 🙂

[@justicelut]

Come on David, bring it back to QLD and do your very good high quality work on it! Interesting video mate, thanks!

[@DavidTipton101]

OK, I'll count that as a yes 👍🙂

[@jmb874]

Miss my radio adventures. I hope YOU are feeling wiell. When are you going to be back home?

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks jmb874. We both have covid so waiting for that to pass then heading home 🙂

[@nallo69]

I’ll be waiting for the videos, I’m particularly interested in the Paillard radio. Have a nice trip back home!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Bernardo. Agreed, the Paillard will be interesting 🙂

[@johnrichardson7354]

Greetings from an old Tandy (Radio Shack)Engineer from Fort Worth. Please fix it and find it a good home.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks John, I'll add your name to the list 👍🙂

[@timflynn3218]

I always enjoy watching you do not much of anything, it's even better than watching me do not much of anything. And I learn more from you than I do from myself in that time! Good score Dave! Cheers!

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha... thanks Tim 😄

[@raymondmenard5444]

2 old working radios out of 3 ain't a bad score, granted they might not look as nice as other projects you've done or have on the back burner, but personally i'd really like to see what you would do to improve the Mullard's Bakelite finish. As you know i had issues with a Grundig bakelite cabinet recently, so i would more than welcome the knowledge. Nice to see the workshop clean out is done although it meant you had to work on cardboard boxes... Have a great day, hope the house sells quickly, thank's for the video Dave 🙂

[@DavidTipton101]

Hello Raymond. I might attempt the Mullard case just to see if it can be restored. As a radio, it wouldn't be worth much so I wouldn't sink too much time into it. They are nice radios to listen to though. Thanks Raymond 👍🙂

[@ninaevans4501]

G'day Dave. Hope all is well your end. Just hope the weather here in blighty improves soon. My boyfriend (Wayne) is getting bored of his footy team (Arsenal) keep winning matches (let's be honest, they're too damn good 😏😏😏). It's high time we viewed some quality cricket. Warmest Regards. Wayne, Babs, Nina and Noddy. 💗💗💗👍👍👍🐦🐦🐦🐦🇦🇺🇦🇺🌧🌧🌧🌧☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️

[@DavidTipton101]

Sorry to hear Arsenal is winning all the time, very disappointing, I wish my team had that problem 😄 Cricket is over for a while here. Thanks Nina 👍😀

[@ralphj4012]

A shame (in my opinion) not to sort the dial glass in the Mullard, some spit and polish would sort the cabinet and cloth (he says, confidently). They would have it warm over there, only, of course, applies to our welcome or when comparing UK practices and a certain other country who chill glasses so much that ice appears in the beer (seemingly unaffecting the appalling taste, strength etc.).

[@DavidTipton101]

Dial glasses are hard to do and the cabinet might look OK with a bit of work. We chill our beers here and the beer tastes great, completely different beers here compared to the UK though. Of course you do have chilled beers as well like Fosters etc 🙂

[@Seiskid]

Thought I heard someone with qld plates doing donuts in the street last night!! Hope you enjoying our nice weather. That beer was hard to watch - thirsty now - everything shut - almost unsubscribed!!! If you ever change you mind on that radio, would love to see you drop the voltage and restore the case.

[@DavidTipton101]

Yes, that was me... 🤣 The beer was good and I have noted your preference regarding the Mullard 🙂

[@gerardcarson2779]

Hi David. Great seeing you enjoying a Bishop's Finger over there! On a cautionary note you probably know care needs to be taken when using abrasives on bakelite due to asbestos commonly having been used within it. Only in later years and as countries became aware of the hazards was its use eventually phased out in bakelite production.

[@DavidTipton101]

That's good point Gerard, I will be careful if I attempt to sand it back, thanks 👍🙂

[@JerryEricsson]

Great morning when I can have my coffee with Dave, thanks for putting up the videos even when you are on the road, can't be easy, I know how the destribution of properties goes, been to to many of them of late. I guess that is just part of aging. When the number of funerals in a year surpasses the number of weddings, you know you are getting old.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Jerry, I haven't been to a wedding for many years, funerals... plenty 🙄🙂

[@Jerbod2]

Hi david! How young is your mother in law? Great to see your wife still has a mom. These last two radio's look great, I'd love to see the woodwork on the paillard come back, I have a 60's table that looks just like that in terms of waterdamage. Nice Sinterklaas (Saint Nikholas) in the thumbnail :)

[@DavidTipton101]

She's over 90 Manny. Is that St Nick? Oh dear 😄

[@catey62]

I have a Phillips radio I picked up at an antiques markets at Pt Adelaide in South Aus where I live a few years ago, very similar design to this, except it has a plain speaker grille with no bars going across like this one, other than that, the knobs are exactly the same, and the cabinets aren't that different. mine is in perfect working condition, and has a beautiful sound and tone too like you say.

[@DavidTipton101]

There were a number of slight design changes with these radios, I have two others at home which are the same radio with different cabinets, all with the same knobs though. They do sound good 👍🙂

[@alpcns]

Nice radios - the homebuilt one is interesting in terms of construction and performance, I think. And the one with the wooden case, once restored, should be something else. Your woodworking skills are very impressive and I'd love to see how you restore that.

[@DavidTipton101]

The wooden one should look good, I'm quite keen to restore it 🙂

[@clasicradiolover]

Hey, Mate. I thought you were still on holiday. A little content doesn't go amiss. My youtube didn't show it to me, I had to search the subscriptions to see the post.

[@DavidTipton101]

Just back clasicradiolover. This video has been in my vault for 6 months 😊

[@nzs316]

"Full Shango"!? What is that? Had to look up that on Wiki and Urban dictionary...Ahhh Rubbish! or Excitement!. Had a good laugh that you had a "take a long" emergency repair kit for your travels. Most people have an emergency kit, or a Zombie Apocalypse kit. You have a radio repair kit! Gotta love the dedication! Cheers!

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Neil, sorry for the confusion regarding Shango. I flashed an explanation on screen when I said it. Shango066 is a electronics repairer on KZbin who works outdoors in his yard with all the noise and odd lighting that goes with it. I have a grab and go kit of tools I take with me when I travel, it comes in handy. It has sockets and spanners, screwdrivers, DMM... stuff like that. I use it every time, someone will ask me to have a look at something when I visit them 😄 Cheers!

[@nzs316]

@@DavidTipton101 I have the same problem being a general home contractor. Friends invite me over for supper and by the way, could you bring a few tools for our repair or renovation!...figuring that buttering me up with "Bangers" (sausages on the BBQ) or steak would encourage me to reno their bathroom while i am there. When i heard Shango, my first thought was is this an Aussie version of the "Full Monty"...got a good laugh. Cheers!

[@DavidTipton101]

@@nzs316 Haha...Full Monty! That would be both hideous and hilarious 🤣🤣🤣 I have bangers and I do need a full bathroom reno if you are in the area 🤔

[@nzs316]

@@DavidTipton101 …and I have three vintage radios that are begging to be brought back to life. The full Monty doesn’t necessarily have to be men!…

[@chachavessel]

​@@DavidTipton101Shango-eque 😊 Greetings from Florida.

[@maartenschapendonk6345]

Those look like nice projects Would love a masterclass in bakeliet restauration as I have a very poor philips pancake speaker that could use a litte shine. Greetings for the Netherlands

[@DavidTipton101]

It would be interesting to see if it can be bought back. Thanks Maarten 👍

[@Wenlocktvdx]

The size of the transformer in the homemade radio makes me wonder if it came from a TV. Think the Mullard is probably worth it

[@DavidTipton101]

It is very big, bigger than the radio needs. It could be from a TV 👍🙂

[@nathkrupa3463]

Good work David sir you are awesome ❤️ 😊😊thanks for sharing this video sir

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Nath 🙂

[@bborkzilla]

There's nothing like having a Guinness in a pub less than a Km from where it was brewed.

[@DavidTipton101]

I had a couple at the brewery on a tour 🙂

[@mopar6586]

Yes take it home and fix it up a bit. Couldn’t you print off the lettering on some clear slide decal material for the dial glass?

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks mopar. I have tried waterslide transfers in the past and they don't work, the ikl is too faint 🙂

[@magcoco]

I have the same Mullard, the dial glass looks fantastic and it has 3 color. It is the highlight of this radio. Shame that yours isn't that good.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Khaled, this may have been sold at a lower price point hence the single colour dial. At least it will be easier to replicate 😀

[@ninaevans4501]

Cheers! 👍👍👍😄😄😄😄😄🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺 Wayne, Nina, Barbara and DRUNK Noddy 🐣🐣🐣🐦🐦🐦🐦

[@DavidTipton101]

Poor Noddy 🤣

[@johntilson2535]

I have to keep reminding myself that you're entering into autumn there, David! 5:47 Here in Arizona 🌵we're wrapping up our wonderful winter/early spring season and progressing towards Hell aka 'summer' 🥵😈🤣

[@DavidTipton101]

I bet it gets hot there John. Here in Melbourne the wind blows across the desert and heats us up to over 40C (100F +) some days. I live in Queensland so summer is more in the low 30C but can be humid 🙄🙂

[@rossthompson1635]

Given that the chassis is in such good shape it would be a shame not to restore this one.... or if the case really is beyond help, how about putting the chassis in to one of your own unique designs, like the two valve set you built for the competition? Thank you for the video and best of luck with the rest of the trip.

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Ross. I wouldn't bother making a case but I can try and restore the original. It might be fun 🙂

[@georgeallen8860]

Hi David take it home and work you magic we would love to see what you can do with this little cheeky monkey

[@DavidTipton101]

Suggestion noted George 👍😀

[@seankearney2592]

Hope your Having a Great Relaxing Holiday...

[@DavidTipton101]

Yeah, not so much relaxing but a nice break from normal life 🙂

[@preiter20]

I think these radios deserve the full Dave Tipton repair and upgrade process!

[@DavidTipton101]

OK Paul, I will probably do all three 😀

[@owtkast023]

One of the things I really miss about living in Britain is the pubs. One of the things I loved was the "guest brews." Just a few random kegs they had for the week. Great thing about that part of the world is every region has their beer. Wife and I loved trying what each town had to offer.

[@DavidTipton101]

That was great fun finding a pub in the back roads and tasting the local brews. I want to do it again at some point. Thanks grimlin 🙂

[@neilforbes416]

5:16 Buuuuuurrrrrpppppp!!!!!! 😁

[@DavidTipton101]

🙂

[@triodehexode]

Fix dial by scanning it in to PC use a photo shop app to repair then print on transparent sheets

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks TriodeHexode. I have tried that but the print is too faint 🙄🙂

[@SubTroppo]

I wonder whether David tried Fuller's ESB or London Pride whilst in the UK. My tip is to drink British in the colder months when the pub cellars are even colder and cold Czech when warm (if you can). ps I would love to say good things about 4X b... [Continued on Page 94]

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi Sub, I may have, I don't remember. I had a schooner of XXXX at a pub lunch yesterday, very nice. I always asked for the local beer in the UK pubs, sometimes g... [Continued on Page 95]

[@SubTroppo]

@@DavidTipton101 "I don't remember"; whatever the beer, it is doing it's job. Here in Brissy I am a Cooper's green label man nowadays unless there is something new to try.

[@ninaevans4501]

Noddy is sound asleep at 2.42 a.m. this end. Out of his cage, and snuggled up to my forehead on my bed pillow. He's a good mate, along with you. You're a good mate, though we've never met. God Bless you Dave, Happy Easter to you all.. Wayne, Nina, Barbara and sleeping it off Noddy😏😏😏😏👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@DavidTipton101]

You had better have some aspirin ready for him in the morning 😄 Pets are great mates 👍🙂

[@ninaevans4501]

G'day Dave, yeah, Noddy wasn't to spruce after his drinking session. But budgies are great mates, very easy going and patient little birds. Have been talking to 2 Canadian friends of ours. They call solder "SOLDER", but still call ALUMINIUM "ALUMINUM". God gives us all strength!! 😏😏😏😏😏😏😏👍👍👍👍👍😄😄😄😄 Cheers Wayne, Nina, Barbara and Noddy

[@johnstark254]

Hi David! Sitting here relaxing back from a business trip on Good Friday with the day off. I grabbed my morning coffee and low and behold a new Radio Adventure from you! Thank you! I laughed at the sound of you drinking beer. It's the 3 Stooges way!😂 Well, thanks again and back to my coffee, which reminds me that I need to buy you a coffee! Happy Easter!

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi John, Happy Easter. I trolled through hours of Stooges video to get that sound, it was time well spent though. Take care John 🙂

[@johnstark254]

@@DavidTipton101 Ha ha! I knew it! I knew t'was the Stooges! You go to extremes to get all your great results and it's much appreciated! You're the best! 😃

[@davewhite7182]

Nice to hear from you Dave, yes I’d love to see the case restored.

[@DavidTipton101]

Ok, Thanks Dave 👍🙂

[@tubeDude48]

I had Bishop's Finger when I was in Ireland many, many years ago. I liked it as well. One thing I don't like is room temperature beers! YUK! It's got'ta be cold. Like dark beers, but NOT Guinness! If you have so many to work on, let this one go.

[@DavidTipton101]

I like most of those UK beers, some more than others. I particularly like Guinness, cold with the foaming head. Thanks TubeDude 🙂

[@tubeDude48]

@@DavidTipton101 - When I would travel to Dallas, tx - I would go to a Germany restaurant and would have Schnitzel and a glass of, (or 2) of Paul Linear's Hefivitzen, (I probably butchered that name). If I want it here, I have to travel 300 miles!

[@stephenbarlin2314]

Looking forward to future radio adventures.

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Stephen 🙂

[@rádiosantigos1958]

I think that you should give a chance to the Mullard also. Thanks.

[@DavidTipton101]

OK, thanks radiosantigos 👍🙂

[@LarryDeSilva64]

I have seen Mullard tubes but never saw a Mullard radio before.You are roasting and we are freezing here it is currently snowing once again with temps below 32 F

[@DavidTipton101]

Hello Larry, Mullard were based in the UK and were wholly owned by Philips. They were one of the biggest valve manufacturers in Europe so it's no wonder they were known for they valves and not radios outside of the UK. This radio is a rebadged Philips Australia. This is typical Melbourne weather, hot winds from the desert push temps over 104F then the wind swings around and comes across the bay and the temp drop 60F in 15 minutes. It's very uncomfortably hot then uncomfortably cold 🙄🙂

[@LarryDeSilva64]

Thanks for the explanation David. I know you will have a great day@@DavidTipton101

[@nathkrupa3463]

One my suggestion sir drinking bad habits

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha... beer is good for you... in moderation 🙂

[@volktales7005]

We all know you could make all of them like new...

[@DavidTipton101]

Worth a try Volktales 🙂

[@MCML50]

Hi David, it was fun to se a Swedish radio I did not know of. I think you can do something nice with dem. Greetings from Sweden.👍👍

[@leif.Jakobsson]

It's not Swedish, it's from switzerland men bra ändå.

[@DavidTipton101]

My fault Claes, it's from Switzerland. I said the wrong country 🙄🙂

[@camhyde9701]

I reckon its definitely worth restoring

[@DavidTipton101]

Noted, thanks Cam 👍🙂

[@olens.6987]

YES take it home and make work it work like new!

[@DavidTipton101]

Ok Olen, sounds like a plan 👍🙂

[@nigelbrockwell6237]

That's one of my favourite beers

[@DavidTipton101]

Yep, a nice beer all right 🙂

[@amaraltimimi4106]

nice work Dave reallly l want thank you for your Amazing video

[@DavidTipton101]

Thank you Amaraltimimi 🙂

[@amaraltimimi4106]

@@DavidTipton101 you are welcome Dave

[@petepeterson4540]

you might as well take it and restore it

[@DavidTipton101]

I'm taking it, I am undecided as to restore it or not 🙂

[@silviowel]

saudações brasileiras ao mestre australiano................mestre vendo este video me deparei com o paillard já procurei os knobs deste radio em toda a internet .........tenho um modelo pareciso com este do video e gostaria de saber do mestre se em um mercado de pungas ai encontraria esses knobs, claro que todas as custas seriam por minha conta.................mas só se o mestre tiver tempo e disposição para isso fica aqui meu muito obrigado desde já ...............a tempo voces ai do outro lado do mundo tem radios lindos , lindos mesmo ..............forte abraço e por toda a aula muito obrigado

[@DavidTipton101]

Saudações. Temos muita dificuldade em coletar maçanetas aqui no Silvio. Ficarei atento e entrarei em contato com você se encontrar algo adequado.

[@silviowel]

@@DavidTipton101 saudações brasileiras ao mestre ...................muitissimo obrigado se surgir algo agradeço muito ...........um abraço meu mestre

[@mrbyamile6973]

What a coincidence, its about 37* in Colorado (USA) also... well 37* F not C ;) Ive never been south of the equator so its strange to think that in February it could be 98*F (37*C) Cheers and thank you for the video even if its a teaser, I appreciate you putting these videos together even though you are obviously preoccupied with more important things than entertaining us.

[@DavidTipton101]

Haha... you had me going there Mr Byamile. 37 in Colorado in March 😄 Thank you Mr Byamile and it's my pleasure of course 🙂

[@mrbyamile6973]

@DavidTipton101 it's amazing how the US clings to the imperial system of inches and Fahrenheit. My brain works in imperial then after a hiccup it converts to metric. My wife refuses to learn the metric system so I know how 80% of the population in the US is thinking. As an HVAC service tech and mechanic, I wish we would just rip that band-aid off and convert to metric. My wife already thinks it's cold in the house though, if we changed the thermostats to Celsius she'd accuse me of freezing her out 😁

[@DavidTipton101]

@@mrbyamile6973 I remember a push in the US to convert to metric many years ago it was eventually defeated. A pity really as metric is far easier to use. I bet your wife struggle to set the thermostat to 21C 😄

[@rogerandlyndabeall3840]

The first transistor I bought in 1965 was a Mullard I paid 1 pound it was a OC71

[@DavidTipton101]

A one pound radio, that's cheap even for then. OC71... that sounds like a transistor number 🙂

[@rogerandlyndabeall3840]

It was a transistor, as I said. I used it to make my crystal set louder. I was 10. @@DavidTipton101

[@DavidTipton101]

Ahh... got it 👍🙂

[@neilforbes416]

No hum? You just know I'm going to say this...... The set knows all the words to the song! LOL😁

[@top40researcher31]

@neilforbes in a radio announcers style voice Yes Neil Welcome to *Name That Tune.* 😀

[@DavidTipton101]

🙂

[@moodyga40]

nice radio send it my way if you dont want it

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Ian, I'll keep it in the short term 🙂

[@davidk6271]

Old Peculiar is also a nice drop.

[@DavidTipton101]

I haven't heard of that one David 🙂

[@chrismielke219]

Dave, looking forward to those upcoming radio projects!!! Cant Wait!!!!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Chris 🙂

[@johnhandley9041]

Hi David, thanks for the video. I put a screenshot of the 2nd radio through Google lens and nothing similar came up so I agree it could be homemade but if so they did a good job. Always great watching your work, Cheers! John(Walmer, UK)

[@DavidTipton101]

Hi John. Yes it's homemade I think, I don't know if the chassis was also homemade or is from another radio. Thanks John 🙂

[@martyh9309]

Very nice to see you back! Hope the vacation was nice. Take care!

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks Marty. I'm still not home yet 🙄🙂

[@martyh9309]

@@DavidTipton101 May have been mistaken, but didn't you say you went on a cruise? That was the holiday I was referencing, but could have very well been misthinking that one...

[@DavidTipton101]

@martyh9309 We did go on a cruise. It was very, very good 😊

[@BaronVonBeef]

Theres life in it yet, Sounds great 👍

[@DavidTipton101]

They are a good sounding radio Baron👍🙂

[@bellytripper-nh8ox]

​@@DavidTipton101 please clean off the dust from the chassis of the radio you are working on.

[@MrGigi-dz9cv]

These old radios ...

[@DavidTipton101]

Thanks MrGigi 🙂

[@kirkboraas6022]

Always great to wake up to a Friday Tipton video! Thanks for starting the weekend out right. Best wishes from Minnesota!

[@DavidTipton101]

Hello Kirk in Minnesota. Thank you 👍😀