Converting or enabling your old valve radio to receive DAB and/or FM??? Have your old valve wireless rejuvenated and enjoy modern digital quality talk and music through the warmth of the old valve technology. I can craft a DAB/FM module which can allow the reception of all the available DAB and FM broadcast channels to be heard through the valve technology of your cherished radio. Your radio still works as normal and will still pick up MW, LW and Short Waves but with the added bonus of DAB/ FM. No major changes are made to your wireless which might detract from its value and any that are will be fully reversible! Above all the conversion/addition is safe and through the expertise I apply there is no inherent problem with sound, volume or hum/buzzing etc, as all is electrically compatible.
My hand built DAB/FM radios in old wireless cases , wood or bakelite, are uniquely
hand crafted by me to provide years of listening pleasure. They give my customers
a compromise between keeping an old radio with sentimental value that would be really
beyond economic and safe repair and which can be re-
So, if you have a broken old wireless/radio stuck in an outhouse or in the loft, dig it out and let me give you an honest opinion and estimate on the possibilities from the options set out here!! Pick up the phone, email me with pictures!!! Estimates are free and I’m always glad to advise. If you do turn up with a valuable round Ekco..... I don’t think I’d convert it to DAB!! (but I would be happy to restore it for you at probably a quarter of the price you may be quoted elsewhere!!)
SAVE YOUR CHERISHED OLD WIRELESS SET FOR YOUR GRANDCHILDREN!!!!
Welcome to DAB HAND RADIO!
Visit the workshop now! This facility normally runs 24/7 to enable customers to see the progress of their Order... Potential customers can view work being completed in The DABHANDRADIO Workshop and see how quality takes time!! The chap in Harry Potter glasses and blue overall is me!!
The audio is from the current radio on the bench and/or amateur radio broadcasts, including local VHF/UHF Repeaters and Short Wave (when reception conditions allow). Listen out for ‘The Sausage and Scouse Net’ every morning from around 10am.
Use my restoration and/or conversion service to listen again to such classics as The Navy Lark on BBC 7, Pink Floyd on Planet Rock or clear digital sound on Radio 5 Live football commentaries....All on your old wireless set via the rich sound that only valves can bring!! Classic looks but modern functionality!!
Hello and a very warm welcome to my website promoting my business, DABHANDRADIO.
My name is Dave Shaw and I am a British Ham Radio Amateur (Callsign G0PUD) and I have been passionate about radio since I was a small boy. I have been repairing radios for many years and have developed DABHANDRADIO as a full time venture since I retired from 30+ years teaching within the Special Education and Youth Justice fields in 2009. The venture has proved to be very successful, way beyond my expectations, and I currently have firm Orders well into 2012... So the ‘retired’ label is somewhat of a misnomer!!
My work is always guaranteed 12 months and my pledge to all customers is to make sure that you are completely happy with your purchase/commission which will have been hand built by me with safety, quality and functionality in mind. Each customer’s Order is a bespoke experience in the true sense of that word so be assured of a great personal customer experience with DABHANDRADIO!!!!
I look forward to hearing from you!! Give me a call today or drop me an email and we can discuss your requirements.
Dave Shaw
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DON’T WANT DAB/FM?? Do you just want your radio repaired or restored? Many of us
who love old radios and collect them may feel that it is a bit of a sacrilege to
start tinkering with their innards and seemingly destroy their charm and nostalgic
character. For some radios I agree!!.... So don’t ask me to build a DAB/FM convertor
or an iPOD dock for your round Ekco or rare 1929 Cats Whisker set!!! If you don’t
want the DAB/FM option that’s fine, I can restore your old wireless from top to
bottom. This includes which includes as a minimum a complete overhaul of your radio
replacing tired and worn out parts such as all leaky capacitors, testing /changing
valves/switches if necessary, re-
Telephone: 01706 346517 (leave a message if I’m out of the workshop!)
SORRY!!! There is a waiting list!!
Order now for a FIRM delivery date! I don’t want to disappoint my customers so DON’T DELAY! ...... A DEPOSIT secures the build date...
TELEPHONE... 01706 346517
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Inside The Workshop..
Unusually tidy!? Mug of tea mandatory...
THE WORKSHOP 50 Elm Park Way Rooley Moor Rochdale Lancashire OL12 7JQ
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DAB / FM reception in old traditional wireless set cases?? This option does mean replacing much of the old valve technology with new modern electronics. But before the purists and collectors faint, this aspect of my work is aimed at all those thousands of ubiquitous valve radios out there which have low intrinsic value but deserve to still be useful and have a life after the digital switchover. DAB and DAB+ (Better!) is here to stay and the digital switchover WILL soon be upon us. It is inevitable that MW/LW analogue broadcasts by the BBC and Commercial Broadcasters in the UK will end on AM within the next few years.... Even today what have you got to listen to on these wavebands?? Talk stations? Shock Jocks? Endless sport? No useful music stations, no Radio 1, Radio 2 , Radio 3, Radio 4 or ClassicFM Okay, maybe Radio 4 on Long Wave but it gets bumped for cricket throughout the summer and have you ever tried listening to the station at night? Reception can be poor and wouldn’t you rather listen to Test Match Special on crisp digital audio?? With my hand built radios you can listen to all broadcasts in the clear and in stereo and ‘be green’ by using less electrical power and safely!! Check out the GALLERY for past builds and read my customer feedback! All my work has a 12 month guarantee plus a promise of service and advice for as long as you own the radio....
Vintage Radio Repair Restoration & Rejuvenation in the North West
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Wireless Back to the Future!!!!!
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NEW FOR 2012!!! Order NOW! £50 deposit secures the build date!
The DABHANDRADIO ‘HANDBUILT’ BUSH DAC 90A WiFi DAB, DAB+, FM, iPOD and INTERNET Radio...
Superb sound!!! Classic Looks!!!
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Remote control, full range 10 watt stereo with AUX IN socket, music player network capability, firmware software upgradable....
12 months Guarantee!!
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Many thanks for looking at my website and for your interest in Dabhandradio....
As a one man operation, build and waiting times can be lengthy but quality will never be compromised or good customer support! Every job I do is custom built to your satisfaction. I offer a complete back up service should the unlikely event of something going wrong so buy or commission me with confidence. My radios are all important to me and each one is numbered and unique..... So if you buy one you had better look after it or else!!
If you have any queries just give me a call and I’ll be very happy to meet all your radio needs....
My very best wishes
Dave Shaw
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Dabhandradio specialises in DAB, DAB+ AND FM CONVERSION of your old vintage valve radio!!!
If you are looking for a repair for your old vintage valve wireless set or want your old valve radio to be converted to receive DAB & FM broadcasts, you have found the right website!!!!! I offer a bespoke service which enable you to keep your cherished valve radio working beyond the digital switchover. I can add stereo, an iPOD dock and now internet WiFi capability ...
YET YOUR RADIO WILL STILL LOOK THE SAME, KEEPING ITS NOSTALGIC CHARM BUT PROVIDING SAFETY, MODERN
FUNCTIONALITY, AND MUCH IMPROVED SOUND!!!!
Personal callers always welcome! Cup of tea and a biscuit always available!
Business Hours...
Workshop open 9 till 5pm Weekdays
Closed Saturday/Sunday
Valve radios repaired, safety checks, DAB radio repairs!! Radios bought and sold!!
Competitive rates!! Basic service just £65!! (This includes safety check, testing of components, fitting modern fused mains lead, plus any minor repair needed for safe operation! NB REPAIRS take 3 to 4 weeks!
NB There can be a SIX MONTH waiting list for commissions!!
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£335 plus shipping!
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UPDATE!! THERE IS A NEW AND REVISED BUILD SCHEDULE!!! SINCERE APOLOGIES TO ALL MY CUSTOMERS!!!!!!!!
AND...... I NEED A BIGGER WORKSHOP!!!!! KEEP WATCHING FOR UPDATES!!! Still taking orders for ..... November!!!
LISTEN TO MY RADIO SHOW ON OPF 107.7FM EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHTS, 11PM TILL 1AM JUST CLICK ON THE PLAYER BELOW TO HEAR THE SHOW!!!!!!! TEXT OR TWEET A REQUEST!!!!!!! http://www.opfradio.co.uk/davefrancis//
CLICK THE PLAYER ABOVE TO HEAR ‘THE MIDNIGHT CONNECTION’ with me!! Tues & Thurs nights!!!
