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25th Dec 2015, 6:28 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Wiltshire, UK.
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The Queen's Speech.
Just wondering - if you listened to The Queen's Speech today, what did you listen to it on?
In my case I used my Eddystone 840A, as I'm sure in times past many expatriate Brits, faraway servants of the Empire/Commonwealth and Dominions, and those serving in HM Forces would have done. A rounded, subtle and measured performance with a mix of gravitas overlaid with a hint of optimism. Yes, considering her years the Eddystone did well ! Her Majesty sounded rather good, too! https://www.vintage-radio.net/images/smilies/smiley.gif [Must admit, there's something impressive about listening to one who became Queen nearly a decade-and-a-half before I was born, on a radio which also predates me by a few years] Last edited by G6Tanuki; 25th Dec 2015 at 6:58 pm. |
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25th Dec 2015, 8:48 pm
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Oxford, UK
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Re: The Queen's Speech.
I listened on the Harman/Kardon amp and tuner in my dining room, kindly donated by vinylspinner here: https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...d.php?t=113009
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25th Dec 2015, 9:05 pm
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Octode
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire, UK.
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Re: The Queen's Speech.
I must confess I listened (watched) on the family LG flatscreen TV
 When I look at my pre-war sets sitting quietly on the shelves I often wonder what world events they have reported on. I suspect most of them will have relayed Neville Chamberlain's "..... and consequently this country is at war with Germany" speech.
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25th Dec 2015, 9:27 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK.
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Re: The Queen's Speech.
It was on our kitchen TV too, but three children, other halves, and four grandchildren meant that I didn't hear much. Just watched it on my workshop computer in peace!
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25th Dec 2015, 11:03 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire, UK.
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Re: The Queen's Speech.
A humble little Roberts R24 did it for me so nothing special here.
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25th Dec 2015, 11:19 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Lynton, N. Devon, UK.
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Re: The Queen's Speech.
Ferguson 208U, 3-band short superhet.
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26th Dec 2015, 9:05 am
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Hexode
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: East Yorkshire, UK.
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Re: The Queen's Speech.
I listened on my Bush DAC90A - I thought it was roughly right for the Coronation date
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26th Dec 2015, 4:53 pm
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Dekatron
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Location: Edinburgh, UK.
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Re: The Queen's Speech.
BBC iPlayer has a program on royal broadcasting since its inception.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...ristmas-speech Peter |
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26th Dec 2015, 9:18 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK.
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Re: The Queen's Speech.
LG 42" I am afraid.Though I could have used a 20" Thorn 1500.May be New Year.
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27th Dec 2015, 12:56 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Staffordshire Moorlands, UK.
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Re: The Queen's Speech.
My instrument of choice!
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27th Dec 2015, 2:18 pm
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Dekatron
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Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK.
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Re: The Queen's Speech.
Correct choice too Keven I must agree.
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28th Dec 2015, 8:19 am
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Octode
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Wimborne, Dorset, UK.
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Re: The Queen's Speech.
On the Baird M648 dual standard console TV in the conservatory.
Cheers
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