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dazzlevision · 3rd Nov 2019, 6:01 pm

I was intrigued to see in the second photo in post 12, a white label stating "KTM5"(if I have made out the characters correctly) - the photo of your UHF converter (with its bottom cover removed). I’d expect it to be “K659X”.

I wonder if it might be a special version for use with Astra sets made by Murphy for British Relay, as Murphy had a stake in this company. The sets would be for use with lower frequency "wired" (cable) TV signal distribution systems over twisted pair cables, similar to the Rediffusion ones.

3rd Nov 2019, 6:01 pm	#23
dazzlevision Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Near Swindon, North Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 3,612	Re: Murphy V659/759 restoration I was intrigued to see in the second photo in post 12, a white label stating "KTM5"(if I have made out the characters correctly) - the photo of your UHF converter (with its bottom cover removed). I’d expect it to be “K659X”. I wonder if it might be a special version for use with Astra sets made by Murphy for British Relay, as Murphy had a stake in this company. The sets would be for use with lower frequency "wired" (cable) TV signal distribution systems over twisted pair cables, similar to the Rediffusion ones.