Strider Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 As some of you may or may not know I've been in touch with Bigred (TK-3257) about some more information about his Sonix radio and he recently got back to me. As a quick recap, there are currently 3 sources of found Sonix (or derivatives) radios the MEPD is aware of: 1. Sonix 75 from Bigred ---> http://www.501st.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=56013&start=20 2. Sonix 75 from Bob C. (Radio enthusiastic, not affiliated to the Star Wars community/501st) 3. North Star radio (Sonix derivative) from 1970s (MEPD user name) >>> http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=9335 So without further ado, this is the information about the measurements that Bigred has shared (posting of this mail with his permission): Which would translate to this: My take on it: Given the recently surfaced new measurements of the somewhat larger Karrimor frame it does make sense that the radio is also slighlty larger as anticipated. The width of the radio reflects the measurements that "1970s" has already taken however the hight given by Bigred is about 2cm longer than the measurements from 1970s (take from the North Star Clone). He mentiones a 5 pin din socket on the right side but no D-ring, though it would be possible that not all Sonix radios had the D-ring. He states that both jack plugs on the left side have the word "mic" above it but I think that's just a typo as he mentioned in his thread about the found radio that the word above the lower one is "ear". I'm very much looking forward to check out the new pictures he aims to send and will certainly put them here in this thread. It would be great to finally have secure information about all measurements and "greeblies" of the Sonix! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozzer86 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Fantastic result Strider ! Thanks for getting in touch and helping with further info. I can't wait to see the photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felice Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Great!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozzer86 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Incredibly, those sizes are not too far away from my original estimates based on the Karimor frame references. I'm pleased with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog44 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Thanks for posting this new info! Probably not possible but would Bigred ever be interested to have the radio digitally scanned? That would be something I would certainly donate money towards if that ever came to fruit. Bigred mentioned in 2010 in that post linked above that he was going to look into casting his radio but that never seems to have happened. Any news on that front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Well, that would be the ultimate goal but let's take it one step at a time - I don't want to overstrain his patience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog44 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Roger that! Sorry I got too excited to hear more news on this front. Thanks for your efforts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozzer86 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 This is all great info ! Interestingly, the position of the 5 Pin Din mentioned above is exactly where the D Ring appears on the reference Sonix. This would then be inline with the wire wrapped around the radio and I'm pretty sure you'd see it in the reference photos if it was there. Makes me think the D Ring and / or 5 Pin Din were aftermarket modifications. All that being said, it hasn't stopped me adding both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Awesome... Looking forward for new info. Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Great topic bro keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicarduZonta Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Hey guys. I am selling my original Sonix Victory radio on ebay. https://ebay.us/fkZOct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 The link doesn't work. What price are you asking for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicarduZonta Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 21 minutes ago, RicarduZonta said: https://ebay.us/fkZOct It works ok for me. You can also search the item nr directly in the ebay search bar. Item nr. 173703634258 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausi Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Mate... that price is just pure outrageousness. Full stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicarduZonta Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Previous one in wrecked condition sold for 1800 usd not that long ago on ebay. Just got a 1200 usd offer and said no. Supply and demand my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwam Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Sure. Your Radio works but it is not in an original condition: - additional socket on the side and thus additional holes - the original antenna was broken off and another one was drilled Good and original looks different, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcalus Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Hey guys. I am selling my original Sonix Victory radio on ebay.https://ebay.us/fkZOctCould have started your own tread instead of tagging on to someone else’s... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicarduZonta Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 I am sorry I didn't know that it wasn't appropriate to post it here. If advised I will remove my comments. Also, I never stated mine was perfect, the other one sold for 1800 had a piece broken off the band selector, missing port on the side, unusable battery pack, faded logo and usemarks all around. You can still see under sold on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcalus Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 I am sorry I didn't know that it wasn't appropriate to post it here. If advised I will remove my comments. Also, I never stated mine was perfect, the other one sold for 1800 had a piece broken off the band selector, missing port on the side, unusable battery pack, faded logo and usemarks all around. You can still see under sold on ebay.Not a huge deal. There is a sales area in the forum under " supply depot ". Great place to showcase items for sale. You can introduce yourself, show off pictures, do a sales pitch.. I think there is a tread about your radio there already. It is at the top of the list. Best of luck.Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4vrick Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 So, you’re the nice guy @RicarduZonta 1. “Unusable battery pack” ? LOL. The battery pack was restored, radio’s now functional. Soooooo easy to do, no biggie.. 2. Usemark .. rather “battleworn” thank you very much. 3. “Missing port”? Yours look like it has an “extra” socket. So,buyers beware 4. And look.. what a curious looking antenna. Very nice of you to feel the need to “heap praises” on other’s to sell yours at higher price huh? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henselmonster Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 To be fair a Sonix also sold for only $200 back in April and $700 before that. Soooo I’d say the price is realative. I’ll just keep holding out for a miracle in an antique shop somewhere lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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