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Old 27th Mar 2006, 10:40 pm   #1
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Default Installing a inexpensive New Magic eye Valve

Magic eye valves have become very expensive when new and used ones usually are not very bright. Antique Electronic Supply can supply new 1695 valves at a seasonable price of $14.95. Details for wiring them into an existing radio can be found at http://antiqueradio.org/magiceye.htm
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Old 28th Mar 2006, 12:31 am   #2
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Default Re: Installing a inexpensive New Magic eye Valve

Not many 1629s over here

Quite a few people have converted EM34s to Y63s or their military equivalents, which seem to be available relatively cheaply. The display is different but at least you get that green glow.

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Old 28th Mar 2006, 1:28 am   #3
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Antique Electronic Supply are happy to take overseas orders on a credit card. Details can be found on their web site.
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Old 26th Jun 2006, 8:13 am   #4
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Only downside of AES is that orders can get hit by Customs. Can add a nasty amount once they do Duty, Vat and then Parcel Force add on a fiver for "Handling Charges".
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you can order goods up to £18 from the USA wthout a customs charge I have been thinking about geting one of these sub valves for one of my Tv/ radios Den
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