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% Yes, supporting people is important!
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24.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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16.7% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Night-time chipsealing works on SH2
From 9 to 17 February, stop/go traffic management will be in place on SH2 between McPherson Road and Dimmock Road on multiple nights between 9pm and 5am (Sundays to Thursdays).
During the day, all lanes will be open, but speed restrictions will apply to allow the chipseal to set and to protect vehicles travelling over the newly laid surface.
There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. This is weather dependent so check NZTA Journey Planner before you travel.
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