Murphy model A192 Vintage Wireless

Murphy A192 radio. Cream cabinet with a dark brown surround, ribbed panels either side of a square tuning scale and three brown knobs along the bottom

The Murphy A192 is a distinctive British five-valve radio introduced in March 1953 by Murphy Radio Ltd. It is an interesting example of early 1950s British industrial design, combining a relatively conventional radio circuit with an unusually styled Bakelite cabinet.

SERVICE MANUAL PREVIEW

The original Murphy service instructions for the A192, issued in March 1953, are available to members. Here's a taste of what's inside.

Front cover of the Murphy service instructions for the A192, with a photo of the radio
Front cover
Circuit diagram of the Murphy A192
Circuit diagram
Drawing of the cord drive and the layout of the top of the Murphy A192 chassis
Cord drive and top view
Layout of the underneath of the Murphy A192 chassis with the components labelled
Underneath view

These pictures are faded on purpose, just for this preview. Members get the complete service manual, unfaded, to view and download.

The service manual includes:

  • The specification and valve line-up
  • The full circuit diagram
  • Labelled drawings of the top and underneath of the chassis
  • How to fit a new cord drive
  • A circuit alignment table
  • Parts lists for the electrical and mechanical components

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