Bits near North Norfolk - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

david3006 · 11th Nov 2011, 7:51 pm

Hi,
Just really starting up at this game, but was once a BBC trained person (mostly forgotten now!). I'm finding it really hard to accumulate a decent range of usable stuff for my bits box, since in North Norfolk there seems to be a famine of scrap sets. If anyone on this forum knows of the location of radio/audio jumble within a reasonable distance of the Norfolk coast I'd be really grateful for some leads. Most auctions/swapmeets shown on the forums seem to be south west or way up north, a long way from here.

Thanks
David

Andrewausfa · 11th Nov 2011, 8:16 pm

I think there's a amateur radio rally at the old Weybourne ranges (Muckleburgh Collection) quite near you each year. Other than that I think there's a antiquey/booty thing at Lynn.

Andrew

llama · 11th Nov 2011, 8:22 pm

The Barford (Amateur) Radio Rally was held on 4th July in 2010 and I expect there'll be one in 2012. King Lynn has a rally around August/September time.
I've been to both of these over the years and enjoyed them. A long time to wait though!
Roll on Canvey...
Graham

robjkmannering · 11th Nov 2011, 9:15 pm

Valve sets quite often are unsold in lots at Aylsham auctions.
Rob

reelguy · 11th Nov 2011, 11:03 pm

Boot fairs are thin on the ground at this time off year but on looking up your location on the map { HOLT,Norfolk },You do seem to be out in the sticks. I would have thought Norwich might have a few places to collect stuff.Components ,old radio's etc.
Always a good idea to join the nearest Freecycle or Freegle group and either wait to see what is offered or put a couple of wanted requests out for old valve equipment. I have aquired quite a few items over the years.
Stick an advert in a newsagents window saying you need parts too fix old equipment .
By the way,What kind of stuff are you hoping to fill your parts box with ?
Things are often offered on this forum from time to time FOC in many cases.
Hope that helps.
I am in Kings Lynn at the moment and its b..... cold
Peter W........Reelguy. {Bexhill }

trh01uk · 11th Nov 2011, 11:58 pm

You can buy any amount of junk on Ebay for quite modest prices - particularly when you consider the cost of fuel to get to/from rallies.

Its actually harder to sell complete equipment - like old test gear - than it is to sell some of the nice bits inside. For instance, nearly all valve gear has a useful mains transformer inside - but it sells much better once its listed as a separate item. So canny buyers will pay for a complete bit of junk and get the full benefit at a modest price.

Richard

davidw · 12th Nov 2011, 9:44 am

There's a decent late starting (11am) bootsale at Stalham on sundays http://www.yourbooty.co.uk/Norfolk-car-boot-sales.html about 2/3 down page for contact details.
Usual disclaimer..I have no connexion..just had some good radio kit from there.

david3006 · 12th Nov 2011, 12:47 pm

Thanks all you guys for pointers as to where to get stuff.
Much appreciated!
David

Ian - G4JQT · 12th Nov 2011, 4:33 pm

The Thursday auction in Fakenham has the occasional set, though I not been tempted yet; the ones I've seen so far are usually 1950 or 1960 'woodies'. Usual fare I guess for your average auction.

Regards,

Ian (also ex-BBC engineer)

11th Nov 2011, 7:51 pm	#1
david3006 Tetrode Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Holt, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 62	Bits near North Norfolk Hi, Just really starting up at this game, but was once a BBC trained person (mostly forgotten now!). I'm finding it really hard to accumulate a decent range of usable stuff for my bits box, since in North Norfolk there seems to be a famine of scrap sets. If anyone on this forum knows of the location of radio/audio jumble within a reasonable distance of the Norfolk coast I'd be really grateful for some leads. Most auctions/swapmeets shown on the forums seem to be south west or way up north, a long way from here. Thanks David

11th Nov 2011, 8:16 pm	#2
Andrewausfa Octode Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire, UK. Posts: 1,180	Re: Bits near North Norfolk I think there's a amateur radio rally at the old Weybourne ranges (Muckleburgh Collection) quite near you each year. Other than that I think there's a antiquey/booty thing at Lynn. Andrew __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life. Or they should do. BVWS Member

11th Nov 2011, 8:22 pm	#3
llama Octode Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St Osyth, Nr Clacton, Essex, UK. Posts: 1,482	Re: Bits near North Norfolk The Barford (Amateur) Radio Rally was held on 4th July in 2010 and I expect there'll be one in 2012. King Lynn has a rally around August/September time. I've been to both of these over the years and enjoyed them. A long time to wait though! Roll on Canvey... Graham __________________ Half my stuff is junk - trouble is, I don't know which half!

11th Nov 2011, 9:15 pm	#4
robjkmannering Retired Dormant Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 717	Re: Bits near North Norfolk Valve sets quite often are unsold in lots at Aylsham auctions. Rob

11th Nov 2011, 11:03 pm	#5
reelguy Heptode Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 746	Re: Bits near North Norfolk Boot fairs are thin on the ground at this time off year but on looking up your location on the map { HOLT,Norfolk },You do seem to be out in the sticks. I would have thought Norwich might have a few places to collect stuff.Components ,old radio's etc. Always a good idea to join the nearest Freecycle or Freegle group and either wait to see what is offered or put a couple of wanted requests out for old valve equipment. I have aquired quite a few items over the years. Stick an advert in a newsagents window saying you need parts too fix old equipment . By the way,What kind of stuff are you hoping to fill your parts box with ? Things are often offered on this forum from time to time FOC in many cases. Hope that helps. I am in Kings Lynn at the moment and its b..... cold Peter W........Reelguy. {Bexhill }

11th Nov 2011, 11:58 pm	#6
trh01uk Octode Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, UK. Posts: 1,652	Re: Bits near North Norfolk You can buy any amount of junk on Ebay for quite modest prices - particularly when you consider the cost of fuel to get to/from rallies. Its actually harder to sell complete equipment - like old test gear - than it is to sell some of the nice bits inside. For instance, nearly all valve gear has a useful mains transformer inside - but it sells much better once its listed as a separate item. So canny buyers will pay for a complete bit of junk and get the full benefit at a modest price. Richard

12th Nov 2011, 9:44 am	#7
davidw Heptode Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 643	Re: Bits near North Norfolk There's a decent late starting (11am) bootsale at Stalham on sundays http://www.yourbooty.co.uk/Norfolk-car-boot-sales.html about 2/3 down page for contact details. Usual disclaimer..I have no connexion..just had some good radio kit from there. __________________ Dave G1AGK. My perception is my reality!

12th Nov 2011, 12:47 pm	#8
david3006 Tetrode Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Holt, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 62	Re: Bits near North Norfolk Thanks all you guys for pointers as to where to get stuff. Much appreciated! David

12th Nov 2011, 4:33 pm	#9
Ian - G4JQT Octode Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reading/Fakenham, UK. Posts: 1,323	Re: Bits near North Norfolk The Thursday auction in Fakenham has the occasional set, though I not been tempted yet; the ones I've seen so far are usually 1950 or 1960 'woodies'. Usual fare I guess for your average auction. Regards, Ian (also ex-BBC engineer)