New book (blatant plug) - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Aerodyne · 23rd Nov 2011, 3:40 pm

Hi all
This is to inform everyone that I'm publishing a new book:
VINTAGE VALVE RADIOS subtitled 'A practical guide for collectors and restorers'. The emphasis is on the practical. The large format 10" x 8" book explains from first principles how valve radios work and how to restore them, with detailed fault-finding techniques (using an example circuit with text-referenced components arrowed and numbered), component replacement/rebuilding plus cabinet repairs and restorations of all types. No assumption of prior knowledge is made so the book should suit the beginner (little maths involved) but there is also much of interest to the more seasoned restorer. 174 pages, hundreds of monochrome photos and diagrams, colour cover. Published by me personally at £14.95 plus £3.75 p&p in UK. Introductory offer: FREE p&p in UK. Payment by Paypal or cheque. PM for address and Paypal details. Allow two weeks for delivery, please.
Mods, please remove if this breaches rules.
-Tony

Retired · 23rd Nov 2011, 4:03 pm

Hi,

I was telling my chum Mike Phelan about Tony's new book yesterday and mine is the first order. The very best of luck with the book Tony and I hope it sells in large quantity.

Kind regards, Col.

Sean Williams · 23rd Nov 2011, 4:16 pm

Good luck with this book Tony - Hopefully our chums near the south coast will give you some decent exposure this time.

Sean

petertheorgan · 23rd Nov 2011, 4:19 pm

Sounds like a nice Christmas pressie.

Robert Darwent · 23rd Nov 2011, 4:42 pm

Sounds super Tony. If it's anything like your previous offerings it will be a must have, PM sent!

Kind regards

60 oldjohn · 23rd Nov 2011, 5:14 pm

Hi Tony, I will have one please, before they are all snapped up. PM Sent. John.

Station X · 23rd Nov 2011, 5:41 pm

Tony.

Have you ever thought about writing a book on how to repair and restore old record players of the "Dansette Type"? Judging by the number of queries we get from newbies on the subject it would be a best seller.

Aerodyne · 23rd Nov 2011, 6:34 pm

That's an interesting idea, Graham. It wouldn't be a massive tome, though. I'll give the matter some thought after I see how this latest effort goes - there is a great deal of work involved in publishing, perhaps more than many realise, so it will need careful consideration.
-Tony

Colourstar · 23rd Nov 2011, 6:45 pm

Excellent news Tony. I very much enjoyed your previous publications on the subject. They are perfect for people like me with a large 'to-do' pile and plenty of good intentions but requiring a little more grounding in the subject.

Certainly one for the Christmas list.

Steve J

Mike Phelan · 23rd Nov 2011, 8:05 pm

As you get older, it takes more thought about what you want Santa to bring.

That's one thing sorted, then

The record player book that Graham mentioned would be a best seller, Tony, I think (seriously) given the prices these things now fetch with their state-of-the-art rexine, UL84 and UA14!

theoldtrout · 23rd Nov 2011, 10:44 pm

Further to Graham's suggestion regarding a Dansette type record-player book. How about expanding it to include all popular old record players, as the mechanical repair and adjustment can be difficult for the beginner.

Station X · 23rd Nov 2011, 11:10 pm

I used the term "Dansette Type" because it has become a generic term for all types of record player, much vacuum cleaners are often refered to as Hoovers, ballpoint pens as Biros and digging machines as JCBs regardless of their actual manufacturer. So I would expect a book to cover all types of deck and player.

Wage Slave · 24th Nov 2011, 5:41 am

I want one too! On my Christmas list and PM sent.

westcliff · 24th Nov 2011, 1:11 pm

There's a PM from me too.

Gus.

RF Burn · 24th Nov 2011, 2:30 pm

One for me too! PM sent.

Adrian

Aerodyne · 24th Nov 2011, 5:22 pm

Thanks to all for the support and interest. As far as a record player book goes, I'll definitely think about it. I would have to buy a few as the many I've serviced and restored in the past were never documented by me - well, perhaps an odd one or two - so I'd need 'patients' to operate on. That might prove costly, if the comments by those who know in this thread are anywhere near correct (I'm sure they are). We'll see. Right now I'm concentrating on this new book and there's only so many hours in a day, so I'm told.
Regards to all and rest assured the books will be on their way the day they are picked up from the printers - shouldn't be long.
-Tony

Aerodyne · 1st Dec 2011, 4:50 pm

Update: all orders filled today. Books posted by first class mail, so should arrive within the next few days. I have now a few spare copies so if anyone would like one who hasn't as yet ordered a copy, if I receive an order soon I'll be able to post before Christmas.
Many thanks for all the support.
Best wishes to all
Tony

Paul LS · 1st Dec 2011, 7:49 pm

Hi Tony, PM sent.

Regards,
Paul

M0TGX Terry · 1st Dec 2011, 8:02 pm

Hi Tony,
I'd like one please.PM sent.
Regards
Terry

wireful3 · 2nd Dec 2011, 3:20 pm

Received mine today. Very comprehensive background. I would think many Newbies in particular would feel more comfortable if they started by reading something like this.

Thanks a lot Tony.

23rd Nov 2011, 3:40 pm	#1
Aerodyne Octode Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hampton Vale, Peterborough, UK. Posts: 1,698	New book (blatant plug) Hi all This is to inform everyone that I'm publishing a new book: VINTAGE VALVE RADIOS subtitled 'A practical guide for collectors and restorers'. The emphasis is on the practical. The large format 10" x 8" book explains from first principles how valve radios work and how to restore them, with detailed fault-finding techniques (using an example circuit with text-referenced components arrowed and numbered), component replacement/rebuilding plus cabinet repairs and restorations of all types. No assumption of prior knowledge is made so the book should suit the beginner (little maths involved) but there is also much of interest to the more seasoned restorer. 174 pages, hundreds of monochrome photos and diagrams, colour cover. Published by me personally at £14.95 plus £3.75 p&p in UK. Introductory offer: FREE p&p in UK. Payment by Paypal or cheque. PM for address and Paypal details. Allow two weeks for delivery, please. Mods, please remove if this breaches rules. -Tony Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Aerodyne; 23rd Nov 2011 at 3:51 pm. Reason: missed 'book size'

23rd Nov 2011, 4:03 pm	#2
Retired Heptode Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fenay Bridge, Huddersfield. UK. Posts: 673	Re: New book (blatant plug) Hi, I was telling my chum Mike Phelan about Tony's new book yesterday and mine is the first order. The very best of luck with the book Tony and I hope it sells in large quantity. Kind regards, Col.

23rd Nov 2011, 4:16 pm	#3
Sean Williams Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St.Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire QRA IO91UW Posts: 3,518	Re: New book (blatant plug) Good luck with this book Tony - Hopefully our chums near the south coast will give you some decent exposure this time. Sean __________________ Engineers make things work and have spare bits when finished

23rd Nov 2011, 4:19 pm	#4
petertheorgan Hexode Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bromley, Kent, UK. Posts: 332	Re: New book (blatant plug) Sounds like a nice Christmas pressie.

23rd Nov 2011, 4:42 pm	#5
Robert Darwent Heptode Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK Posts: 990	Re: New book (blatant plug) Sounds super Tony. If it's anything like your previous offerings it will be a must have, PM sent! Kind regards __________________ Robert G0UHF www.wavesintheair.co.uk

23rd Nov 2011, 5:14 pm	#6
60 oldjohn Dekatron Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 3,988	Re: New book (blatant plug) Hi Tony, I will have one please, before they are all snapped up. PM Sent. John.

23rd Nov 2011, 5:41 pm	#7
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 21,289	Re: New book (blatant plug) Tony. Have you ever thought about writing a book on how to repair and restore old record players of the "Dansette Type"? Judging by the number of queries we get from newbies on the subject it would be a best seller. __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Reach for your meter before you reach for your soldering iron.

23rd Nov 2011, 6:34 pm	#8
Aerodyne Octode Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hampton Vale, Peterborough, UK. Posts: 1,698	Re: New book (blatant plug) That's an interesting idea, Graham. It wouldn't be a massive tome, though. I'll give the matter some thought after I see how this latest effort goes - there is a great deal of work involved in publishing, perhaps more than many realise, so it will need careful consideration. -Tony

23rd Nov 2011, 6:45 pm	#9
Colourstar Octode Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 1,398	Re: New book (blatant plug) Excellent news Tony. I very much enjoyed your previous publications on the subject. They are perfect for people like me with a large 'to-do' pile and plenty of good intentions but requiring a little more grounding in the subject. Certainly one for the Christmas list. Steve J

23rd Nov 2011, 8:05 pm	#10
Mike Phelan Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Near Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 4,609	Re: New book (blatant plug) As you get older, it takes more thought about what you want Santa to bring. That's one thing sorted, then The record player book that Graham mentioned would be a best seller, Tony, I think (seriously) given the prices these things now fetch with their state-of-the-art rexine, UL84 and UA14! __________________ Mike.

23rd Nov 2011, 10:44 pm	#11
theoldtrout Hexode Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Charlton Mackrell, Somerset, UK. Posts: 315	Re: New book (blatant plug) Further to Graham's suggestion regarding a Dansette type record-player book. How about expanding it to include all popular old record players, as the mechanical repair and adjustment can be difficult for the beginner.

23rd Nov 2011, 11:10 pm	#12
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 21,289	Re: New book (blatant plug) I used the term "Dansette Type" because it has become a generic term for all types of record player, much vacuum cleaners are often refered to as Hoovers, ballpoint pens as Biros and digging machines as JCBs regardless of their actual manufacturer. So I would expect a book to cover all types of deck and player. __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Reach for your meter before you reach for your soldering iron.

24th Nov 2011, 5:41 am	#13
Wage Slave Hexode Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tsu, Japan. Posts: 452	Re: New book (blatant plug) I want one too! On my Christmas list and PM sent.

24th Nov 2011, 1:11 pm	#14
westcliff Hexode Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 396	Re: New book (blatant plug) There's a PM from me too. Gus.

24th Nov 2011, 2:30 pm	#15
RF Burn Hexode Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ramsgate, Kent, UK. Posts: 252	Re: New book (blatant plug) One for me too! PM sent. Adrian

24th Nov 2011, 5:22 pm	#16
Aerodyne Octode Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hampton Vale, Peterborough, UK. Posts: 1,698	Re: New book (blatant plug) Thanks to all for the support and interest. As far as a record player book goes, I'll definitely think about it. I would have to buy a few as the many I've serviced and restored in the past were never documented by me - well, perhaps an odd one or two - so I'd need 'patients' to operate on. That might prove costly, if the comments by those who know in this thread are anywhere near correct (I'm sure they are). We'll see. Right now I'm concentrating on this new book and there's only so many hours in a day, so I'm told. Regards to all and rest assured the books will be on their way the day they are picked up from the printers - shouldn't be long. -Tony

1st Dec 2011, 4:50 pm	#17
Aerodyne Octode Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hampton Vale, Peterborough, UK. Posts: 1,698	Re: New book (blatant plug) Update: all orders filled today. Books posted by first class mail, so should arrive within the next few days. I have now a few spare copies so if anyone would like one who hasn't as yet ordered a copy, if I receive an order soon I'll be able to post before Christmas. Many thanks for all the support. Best wishes to all Tony

1st Dec 2011, 7:49 pm	#18
Paul LS Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southampton, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 196	Re: New book (blatant plug) Hi Tony, PM sent. Regards, Paul

1st Dec 2011, 8:02 pm	#19
M0TGX Terry Hexode Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire, UK. Posts: 262	Re: New book (blatant plug) Hi Tony, I'd like one please.PM sent. Regards Terry __________________ Terry the Morganist

2nd Dec 2011, 3:20 pm	#20
wireful3 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bristol, UK. Posts: 808	Re: New book (blatant plug) Received mine today. Very comprehensive background. I would think many Newbies in particular would feel more comfortable if they started by reading something like this. Thanks a lot Tony.