Post WWII Philips 5 Valve Radio
There's a story behind this radio which I acquired in the early 1980s. I bought it because it was identical, (indeed maybe the same radio) that I used to sit in front of as a little boy, with my knees tucked up under my chin, listening to all the popular serials of the day. It was
I don't want to sell it, but I am downsizing and have no room for it.
It's been stored in my attic for several years and overall appears to be in good condition. It was manufactured in either the late 1940s or early 1950s.
I consulted Chat GPT about this radio, after I had turned it on for a minute, or so..
It advised that it could confidently state that power is reaching the heater chain and there were no obvious dead valve signs.
It cautioned against running for an EXTENDED time though, due to the fact that it almost certainly contains wax paper capacitors that almost always leak electrically and old electrolytic capacitors that can fail suddenly and thus damage the radio.
It recommends that the radio NOT BE RUN for an extended time, WITHOUT FIRST HAVING IT CHECKED OVER. So, it is being sold in 'as is' condition.
This attic find will likely suit a valve radio collector/enthusiast and can be picked up from Panmure, Auckland.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.8% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
Poll: Should complete designs be shared with the public, or should the community help shape the designs from the start?
The Post recently shared an opinion piece on the Harbour Crossing and why a more democratic approach might be needed 🚗🚲👟
While most decisions sit within the political arena, many organisations—like NZTA—manage long-term projects that go beyond party lines. Politics can sometimes disrupt progress, and the next Harbour Crossing is a big decision that will affect all Aucklanders.
We’d love your thoughts: Should near-complete, shovel-ready designs be shared with the public, or should the community have a hand in shaping the designs from the start?
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83.3% Community feedback and transparency is needed.
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16.7% No. This would be impossible in practice.
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