Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions?
 

I came across this interesting piece of equipment while browsing copies of 'Service Engineer' from the early 1960s.

It is a combination instrument which can function as a AM/FM signal generator, wobbulator, 1MHz oscilloscope and an audio frequency generator. All for the princely sum of £69/6s!

It caught my eye as it could be used for sweep alignment of AM and FM receivers. It looks ideal for some of the things I'd like to do and learn about.

Does anybody have any experience of the RadiVet? Would it be worthwhile tracking one down? Are they any good?

Thanks

Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions?
 

You could ask Jon (Duke_Nukem)

He has one that can be seen here

http://www.thevalvepage.com/testeq/a...et/radivet.htm

More often seen is the TV version

Cheers

Mike T

Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions?
 

I have one, although I've never done anything with it. A one stop valve based workshop!

Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions?
 

Thanks for the comprehensive service manual. It does sound like an excellent piece of kit.

It's a shame that there is not much discussion about it online. Does anybody know of any contemporary reviews?

P.S. Does anybody know where I could find more issues of the British magazine 'Service Engineer'? Or recommend a British magazine aimed at service engineers? I'm trying to find out about what test equipment was available to the trade in the 1950s - 1960s and looking through copies of Practical Wireless is not cutting it.

Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions?
 

Hi, I have one here that I have used in the past and I believe could also be used to check/ set the bias on tape recorders (according to my manual). I also have the Televet which is a similar comprehensive test unit for TV's.

Ed

Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions?
 

Copies of "Service Engineer" are available on the American website Worldradiohistory.com

Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions?
 

I've been through them all. Did it only run from 1960-1961? Shame there is not more. 'Electronic Engineering' looks to be a step up from 'Service Engineer' but the adverts don't feature the gear I'm looking for.

Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions?
 

Wireless World's of the 50's/60's usually have plenty of test equipment adds. Also Trader magazine.

I wonder what happened to my RadiVet ?

Regards,
Jon

Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions?
 

I have both the Radiovet and the Televet.

Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions?
 

It's good to know that there is a few of these still knocking about.

Has anybody used them for servicing work? Do/did they live your expectations?

Unfortunately I can't find an archive of The Wireless & Electrical Trader anywhere.

Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions?
 

I have one - but I haven't really used it! I would also like to hear any experiences of using it
Cheers
Andy

Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions?
 

Hi, I have a televet, but need to change some of the caps, ( probably ) as it hasn't been powered up in ages. Wasn't it shown on an early television magazine ?

Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions?
 

I too have a TeleVet, also on need of TLC. A well made bit of gear.