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Barnjet · 6th Apr 2021, 3:40 pm

Well, the set is going from strength to strength. It just gets better every time I turn it on! I now have very acceptable signal strength and clarity right across the FM tuning band, both national and local stations, from R2 to Classic FM.

I tried a simple dipole aerial but I continue to get superior results from the internal foil. Perhaps it's because we have a national VHF relay tx in Chard, some 20 miles away?

Anyway I would like to replace the TI valve (EM80) as it no longer functions. Any tips on where best to source a replacement?

thanks

6th Apr 2021, 3:40 pm	#52
Barnjet Pentode Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Yeovil, Somerset, UK. Posts: 130	Re: Ekco A274 - Project No 2 Well, the set is going from strength to strength. It just gets better every time I turn it on! I now have very acceptable signal strength and clarity right across the FM tuning band, both national and local stations, from R2 to Classic FM. I tried a simple dipole aerial but I continue to get superior results from the internal foil. Perhaps it's because we have a national VHF relay tx in Chard, some 20 miles away? Anyway I would like to replace the TI valve (EM80) as it no longer functions. Any tips on where best to source a replacement? thanks