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2nd Nov 2018, 12:19 am | #1 |
Heptode
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Electronics postal colleges.
Breezing through some old Television magazines from the 70's this evening was looking at the adverts, wishing I could pick up the phone for some those now unobtainable parts that were once so common.
I couldn't help but notice some adverts for long distance courses in electronics, such as the "Technatron Course" offered by the BIET. Has anyone here ever completed such a course? Was it any good and did they manage to wow their friends with the modern radio they made? |
3rd Nov 2018, 3:38 pm | #2 |
Nonode
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Re: Electronics postal colleges.
Wow that brings back some memories. When I was a lad, before my apprenticeship, I started doing a correspondance course with ICS, International Corresponds School. It did provide some decent documentation etc, and were quick to reply to homework submitted, and questions asked. In addition to all the usual magazines I bought and projects I made in my cellar, it gave me a basic start into the world of Radio. Going to Technical College, of course, was a totally different experience.
Cheers John |
3rd Nov 2018, 3:44 pm | #3 |
Dekatron
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Re: Electronics postal colleges.
My father did one of these. Not sure who it was with but I remember him being very very annoyed because they hadn’t responded to one of his letters.
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3rd Nov 2018, 9:33 pm | #4 |
Heptode
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Re: Electronics postal colleges.
Interesting, I'm sure they probably ranged anywhere from very good to simply just scams.
Cheers, John Joe. |
3rd Nov 2018, 9:43 pm | #5 | |
Nonode
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Re: Electronics postal colleges.
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4th Nov 2018, 10:17 am | #6 |
Nonode
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Re: Electronics postal colleges.
Hi Steve, if my memory serves me correctly I did finish the course. I also found parts of it boring, particularly the Maths! You can’t beat going to Technical College, were you can interact with all the other students and College Lecturers.
Cheers John |