1930sValve
Philips 2514 Console
Bakelite console, shortwave bandspread — a Highveld farmhouse rescue.
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1950sValve
Ecko A22 Mantel Set
Classic British mantel design, popular across post‑war Southern African homes.
1940sValve
Collins 51J-4 Receiver
The rig that started it all — the Collins interest group that became AWASA.
1960sTransistor
Pye Cambridge Portable
An early germanium‑transistor portable — the moment radio left the sideboard.
1920sSpark‑gap / crystal
Radiola Crystal Set
Cat's‑whisker detector set, representative of the earliest Southern African listeners.
1930sValve
Philips "Monoknob" 830A
Single‑dial simplicity in a Bakelite cabinet — a favourite restoration subject.
1950sValve
Collins 75A‑4 Receiver
A benchmark amateur receiver of its day, still prized on the collector net.
1960sTransistor
Radiola "Voyager" Portable
A pocket‑sized set that brought the transistor era to Southern African listeners.
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Restoration wiki
Schematics & Service Manual Library
Community-contributed schematics, manuals and troubleshooting notes. Members can request additions or contribute their own via the Forum.
Philips 2514 — Full Service Manual
Circuit diagram, alignment procedure, valve line‑up
Collins 51J‑4 — Technical Manual & Schematic
Original factory schematic with member restoration notes
Ecko A22 — Alignment & Troubleshooting Guide
Community-written fault-finding checklist
Pye Cambridge Portable — Transistor Service Notes
Germanium transistor cross‑reference & battery conversion tips
Plan a visit
See the collection in person
The AWASA collection is housed at the SAIEE Innes House Museum in Observatory, Johannesburg, alongside the operating stations ZS6IEE and ZS0AWA. The museum opens for AGM weekends and by arrangement with the Committee.
Arrange a visit- LocationSAIEE Innes House Museum, Observatory, Johannesburg
- StationsZS6IEE & ZS0AWA
- Open daysAGM weekend & by arrangement