FC Radio Aerial Cable and speaker terminals

[stephen]

Hi .. I was lucky enough to pick up a FC Air Chief radio with most of the fittings at the Horsham Swap Meet last weekend, but need a couple of things to get it working .. is there anyone that can help me with the aerial cable that screws into the radio and then onto the base of the Aerial, ( if the two go together and are available, will purchase both) and I also need the two small male terminals that the speaker wires go into,  they are then pushed into the side of the radio ,. one hole looks larger than the other .. any help would be appreciated .. Regards Stephen

[ekute]

Hi Stephen, I am guessing that the speaker connectors would need have 2 round pins? If so you will probly have trouble getting them.I used to sell them from my electronics shop many moons ago.

If they are still around you would probably only find them in a parts bin for a real old skool audio repairer.You could also try a company called WES Components.

[ekute]

Stephen, I had a quick search for the round 2 pin plugs and don't have a lot of good news.If they are the round type then you would be better off changing the socket to another type.I would be happy to do this for you but if you are in a small town or know a tv/audio repairer they would be able to do it for you.
Cheers Mark.

[mcl1959]

Try Nostalgic Wireless in Vic - they specialise in old radio parts

Ken

[KFH]

It is the same plug that was used for the "A" battery, 1.5 volts, for the old valve portable radios.  If Nostalgic cannot help you I could look through my stack of radio parts am possibly may be able to find one.

Keith

[stephen]

Stephen, I had a quick search for the round 2 pin plugs and don't have a lot of good news.If they are the round type then you would be better off changing the socket to another type.I would be happy to do this for you but if you are in a small town or know a tv/audio repairer they would be able to do it for you.
Cheers Mark.

Hi Mark .. Thank you for the info, yes 2 small round holes in the side of the radio, one larger than the other,.. have installed the radio, so reluctant to take out, and pull the radio to pieces to change it .. I have seen some around at swap meets on early car wiring, so will keep checking and hopefully will pick one up, I .. I am not too fussed that it;s not working yet, still looks good mounted in the dash,.. just thought that someone on the Forum might have had a spare laying around .. Thank you .. Regards Stephen

[stephen]

It is the same plug that was used for the "A" battery, 1.5 volts, for the old valve portable radios.  If Nostalgic cannot help you I could look through my stack of radio parts am possibly may be able to find one.

Keith

Hi Keith .. thought I had seen one before, I have a Peter Pan portable radio, in the shed, so will grab the end off that .. All I need now is the aerial lead .. thanks for your help .. Regards Stephen

[stephen]

Try Nostalgic Wireless in Vic - they specialise in old radio parts

Ken

Thanks Ken .. will contact them to see if they can help with the aerial cable, .. Regards Stephen