This is the iconic Bush DAC90A radio, first manufactured in 1950. It uses miniature B8A valves and covers long and medium wave. It’s the successor to the DAC90, first manufactured in 1946, which also covers long and medium wave and it uses octal valves.
The DAC90A is ideal for newcomers to vintage radio restoration as it’s relatively easy to work on. The chassis is easily removed from the Bakelite cabinet. The components, such as old wax capacitors, can be replaced without any problems. The chassis layout makes fault finding far easier than some other makes and models.
I would recommend this radio as a starting place for anyone interested in repairing or restoring vintage valve radios. If this is something you’re considering as a hobby, you might be interesting in my Members’ Area.
As you can see from the photo below, the Bush DAC90A chassis layout is not at all cluttered. Most components are lined up on the Paxolin board for easy access, rather than hidden beneath switches and other components.
