Table Top Sale at the Museum this Sunday. - Page 2 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

dragonser · 24th Apr 2016, 7:19 pm

Hi,
I did get along, it was an interesting event and nice to talk to people.
As others have said, thank you for everyone who contributed.
there were some bargains to be got ...
regards Peter B

p.s. now I have to find a use for the couple of 1uf 160 volt capacitors I bought.

robin coleman · 24th Apr 2016, 9:37 pm

Unfortunately I could not make it as my wife has not been well.

Regards, Robin.

Vicboduk · 25th Apr 2016, 1:52 pm

I too got along and had an enjoyable time speaking with like-minded souls.

The smell, heat and line whistles within the TV display room all added to the atmosphere.
The anecdotes of John’s many years in the trade need to be recorded for posterity, they form as much as a part of the experience as the sets themselves.
They give an insight to how the general public perceived the technology as it changed through the years.
My thanks to all who helped make the event happen.

Vic

tis your junk · 26th Apr 2016, 7:00 pm

I to had a "grand day out" and agree with all the comments made.

I fully agreed with what Vic says about John's anecdotes and he needs to write them down.

Perhaps someone in charge should give John an ultimatum, either he should produce his memoirs or he should be made to work ONLY on tape-recorders that should focus his mind

Seriously he SHOULD consider it.

Thanks again to all the organisers .

Nick

Heatercathodeshort · 27th Apr 2016, 8:35 am

It was a really great day at the museum meeting many new faces. The radio pile was very interesting and most of the receivers gave some response when plugged in. The component packs were snapped up from the moment we opened. Bargains!
The television room was popular and tours were willingly given by the friends group.
Thanks everyone for making it such a great day and I hope to see you for our 80th celebration of high definition 405 line television on Sept 10th if not before. Regards, John.

24th Apr 2016, 7:19 pm	#21
dragonser Heptode Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carshalton, Surrey, UK. Posts: 734	Re: Table Top Sale at the Museum this Sunday. Hi, I did get along, it was an interesting event and nice to talk to people. As others have said, thank you for everyone who contributed. there were some bargains to be got ... regards Peter B p.s. now I have to find a use for the couple of 1uf 160 volt capacitors I bought.

24th Apr 2016, 9:37 pm	#22
robin coleman Hexode Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 354	Re: Table Top Sale at the Museum this Sunday. Unfortunately I could not make it as my wife has not been well. Regards, Robin.

25th Apr 2016, 1:52 pm	#23
Vicboduk Hexode Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S.W. London, UK. Posts: 416	Re: Table Top Sale at the Museum this Sunday. I too got along and had an enjoyable time speaking with like-minded souls. The smell, heat and line whistles within the TV display room all added to the atmosphere. The anecdotes of John’s many years in the trade need to be recorded for posterity, they form as much as a part of the experience as the sets themselves. They give an insight to how the general public perceived the technology as it changed through the years. My thanks to all who helped make the event happen. Vic Last edited by Vicboduk; 25th Apr 2016 at 2:12 pm.

26th Apr 2016, 7:00 pm	#24
tis your junk Pentode Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 179	Re: Table Top Sale at the Museum this Sunday. I to had a "grand day out" and agree with all the comments made. I fully agreed with what Vic says about John's anecdotes and he needs to write them down. Perhaps someone in charge should give John an ultimatum, either he should produce his memoirs or he should be made to work ONLY on tape-recorders that should focus his mind Seriously he SHOULD consider it. Thanks again to all the organisers . Nick __________________ "If we are not going to make things, what are we going to do?" Fred Dibnah

27th Apr 2016, 8:35 am	#25
Heatercathodeshort Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Warnham, West Sussex. 10 miles south of DORKING. Posts: 9,147	Re: Table Top Sale at the Museum this Sunday. It was a really great day at the museum meeting many new faces. The radio pile was very interesting and most of the receivers gave some response when plugged in. The component packs were snapped up from the moment we opened. Bargains! The television room was popular and tours were willingly given by the friends group. Thanks everyone for making it such a great day and I hope to see you for our 80th celebration of high definition 405 line television on Sept 10th if not before. Regards, John.