Comments on: Two Lovely Philips Radios Saved From Dump

By: Parasuraman S

Parasuraman S — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:17:30 +0000

In reply to Imoudu.O.

Many thanks!

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By: Parasuraman S

Parasuraman S — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:16:34 +0000

In reply to Muykit.

Many thanks for expressing your views and making very useful comments!

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By: Muykit

Muykit — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:21:59 +0000

Thanks for useful information. I love simple radio circuits as they are good for basic electronics lessons. Most small radio repairs dont mostly present problems of unavailability of spare parts. So radio listeners, for goodness sake, have mercy for radios and stop hitting them to make them operate, have a technician fix it. Abolishing FM radio transmission will sure spread soon like bushfire around the world. If there will be clear enough instructions for technicians (my interest lies here) on how to connect USB modules to radios, then some presumed unworthy radios will get a second entertainment chance to serve there eager masters. Some CRT TVs (sorry, some readers) are still being used, and even being re-repaired for extended use. Honestly I love watching/repairing CRT TVs that have defied marching orders. Okey, back to some radios with torches, clocks, small solar panels and mini amplifiers. It will be a pity to see them just lying wastefully around or in worse cases in dump sites. What bitterness !

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By: Imoudu.O

Imoudu.O — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:48:04 +0000

In reply to Albert van Bemmelen.

The repair of case1 calls for experience to play to be able to unfold that VR.

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By: Parasuraman S

Parasuraman S — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:00:33 +0000

In reply to Yogesh Panchal.

Many thanks for your comments, dear Yogesh Bhai!

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By: Yogesh Panchal

Yogesh Panchal — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:26:59 +0000

Good Job! Sir.
First time heard a variable resistor was used in place of gang condenser.

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By: Parasuraman S

Parasuraman S — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:33:34 +0000

In reply to Mark J.

Many thanks for your comments, dear Mark!

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By: Mark J

Mark J — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:25:50 +0000

I also enjoy working on and repairing vintage tape decks and radios. Thank you for sharing these Parasuraman.

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By: Parasuraman S

Parasuraman S — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:29:37 +0000

In reply to Albert van Bemmelen.

FM is going off the air? That is news to me! Sad to hear! Anyhow, innovation is always a part of progress, and we are bound toa accept it. Many thanks for your valuable expert comments, dear Albert!

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By: Albert van Bemmelen

Albert van Bemmelen — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:27:47 +0000

Thanks for sharing another 2 in 1 repair of both Philips radios. Nice to see that Philips made so many radios that were sold all over the world and still are much appreciated! And of course nicely fixed by one of the best engineers that India has to offer!
It will be a real shame when FM broadcasting is ended making all FM radios obsolete. As FM broadcasting is being phased out in favor of DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting), with a total shutdown planned in some regions of Europe by the end of 2026. Do not know if that also applies to India too?
But I'm sure glad that for now here FM still works so I still can enjoy my post delivery routes while listening to music and hourly news reports on my small portable Baofeng UV 5R Walkie Talkie that is also a perfect radio.

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