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Old 10th Jan 2013, 3:57 pm   #4
dazzlevision
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Default Re: Armstrong FM stereo decoder?

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Originally Posted by bhamham View Post
There was a PCB lying on the chasis with a 7-pin miniature male plug. At first I thought it was the FM decoder but the 227 has a B9A mount. It looks as though it's not been used. It is stamped 'PC619A' on the front side and 619A on the back side. Anyone recognize it?
Hello,

Yes, I recognise it. It is actually made by Thorn/Ferguson and was used to convert their early stereo capable radiograms and unit audio to stereo VHF/FM radio operation (where not factory equipped). It's a Thorn stereo decoder type SD1.

I have an HMV Stereomaster model 2401 that uses the unit. The PC619 was also used in the Goodmans Module 80 tuner/amp (as by then, Thorn had acquired Goodmans through their takeover of Radio Rentals).

I have sent you a PM.

Regards,

Dazzlevision
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