[Keith]

Thanks for the replies. After the initial optimism, I'm beginning to wonder if this is such a good idea! Although I have good reserves of patience, the work involved in re-winding a LOPT sounds pretty daunting. I would also need to put together a signal source, although I gather that a VHS recorder can be used, possibly with a home constructed modulator (The Aurora is way above my price range!).

My goal was to have the set operating for a biennial village event in the Spring where I put on a display of vintage and military radios together with an amateur radio station. I thought it would be nice to have Tony Hancocks' "The Radio Ham" showing on a vintage TV in the background.

However the thread is obviously arousing a bit of interest and I'm learning a lot. I'll let you know my decision in due course.