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Henenen · 28th Mar 2013, 12:24 am

Thanks for this. Can I ask, are the testcards robust enough to calibrate with, or are they just for nostalgic purposes?

Mikey405 · 30th Mar 2013, 6:33 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henenen

Thanks for this. Can I ask, are the testcards robust enough to calibrate with, or are they just for nostalgic purposes?

Hi Henenen.

Well, I'm not sure I'd put my life on it but I don't think it's far wrong as far as accuracy is concerned and certainly for everyday "calibration" and testing (picture geometry, focus, convergence, HF / LF response, grey scale etc.) is concerned, I think I'd trust it pretty well.

Thanks Henenen.

Kind regards.

From Mike.

Tazman1966 · 31st Mar 2013, 11:13 am

I'd agree that you could trust it pretty well too. The only fly in the ointment would be that on certain cheapo DVD players, the picture might be shifted slightly to the left or the right. Nothing significant though.

Nicklyons2 · 8th Jun 2013, 1:11 pm

Two things, firstly to express thanks for compiling this DVD and, secondly and cheekily, to drop a hint/request for some other Test Cards and patterns. I've long wanted a copy of the original Test Card F with the frequency figures at the side of the grating - the only copy I've got is in an early colour TV instruction book. Also could I put in a mention for PLUGE (2 or 4 step) and DELUGE.

Nick

Mikey405 · 9th Jun 2013, 3:31 pm

Hi Nick.

Your wish is my command (well, the first one anyway). The new disc has the correct lettering (and numbers) for the old and new mechanical-versions of Test Card F as well as a few other goodies - I'll get them uploaded very soon.

Thanks Nick.

Kind regards.

From Mike.

Nicklyons2 · 10th Jun 2013, 9:10 am

Excellent - I'll look forward to it!

Nick

Mikey405 · 16th Jun 2013, 1:36 pm

Hi all.

I've uploaded the latest version of the Test Card Disc here:

http://www.oldtechnology.net/TestCardDisc/V0.371.iso

I can't remember exactly what's new but there is now a choice of different Test Card Fs and some other new stuff I think.

Thanks all.

Kind regards.

From Mike.

Heatercathodeshort · 16th Jun 2013, 1:48 pm

I've set up some real beasts with Mikey's test cards with as good results as the original Crystal palace transmissions. Great fun into the bargain. J.

Paul Stenning · 18th Jun 2013, 12:02 am

I have added a note to the end of the first post with a link to post #47. This should help those who may not have read the whole thread get the latest version.

Nicklyons2 · 18th Jun 2013, 3:20 pm

Mikey, Marvellous, Marvellous, at last I have a 'proper' Test Card F not the ba****dised one to conform to transmitting it on System A as well. Now I'll await the Colour version of Test Card C. Yes there was one - of sorts,
Thanks Again, Nick

Roberto41240972 · 8th Oct 2013, 5:09 pm

Well done Mikey 405.

Tis is the best DVD set of test cards that I ever used.

Thank you so much for your helpful links.

Mikey405 · 29th Oct 2013, 11:59 am

Brilliant. I'm glad you found it useful Robert.

Kind regards.

From Mike.

Mikey405 · 10th Dec 2013, 9:09 pm

Evening everyone.

Here's a fractionally updated version of the Test Card Disc with one of the BBC Christmas editions of Test Card F tacked onto the end.

Have a smashing Christmas everyone.

Kind regards.

From Mike.

http://www.oldtechnology.net/TestCar..._Christmas.iso

G8KBG Tony · 11th Dec 2013, 3:18 am

Thanks Mike.

A nice festive addition.

Tony

Mikey405 · 11th Dec 2013, 9:49 pm

Thanks Tone. Glad you liked it.

Kind regards.

From Mike.

Hunts smoothing bomb · 12th Dec 2013, 1:42 pm

Thanks Mike,

I'll be downloading tonight!
and a Merry Christmas to you to my friend!

Cheers

Horris · 12th Dec 2013, 7:07 pm

Thanks Mike. A great download

Dave

Mikey405 · 13th Dec 2013, 8:55 am

Thanks Lee and Dave. I hope you enjoy them.

Kind regards.

From Mike.

Tazman1966 · 14th Dec 2013, 1:57 pm

Hi Mike and everyone.

Here it is downloaded and showing on my Baird 8770 (Thorn 8000A chassis)

Merry Christmas!

Tas and Sara

PS The more eagle eyed amongst you may have spotted the vintage Pifco Merrylites on the tree and the Roberts RIC2 radio too

ThePillenwerfer · 14th Dec 2013, 3:24 pm

It's a great disc. The only thing I would like to see added is Test Card W, if only to show people with flashy new TVs that they aren't set-up properly.

- Joe

28th Mar 2013, 12:24 am	#41
Henenen Tetrode Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London, UK. Posts: 81	Re: Downloadable Test Card DVD Thanks for this. Can I ask, are the testcards robust enough to calibrate with, or are they just for nostalgic purposes?

31st Mar 2013, 11:13 am	#43
Tazman1966 Nonode Join Date: May 2006 Location: St Albans, Herts, UK. Posts: 2,191	Re: Downloadable Test Card DVD I'd agree that you could trust it pretty well too. The only fly in the ointment would be that on certain cheapo DVD players, the picture might be shifted slightly to the left or the right. Nothing significant though. __________________ All the very best, Tas

8th Jun 2013, 1:11 pm	#44
Nicklyons2 Octode Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,517	Re: Downloadable Test Card DVD Two things, firstly to express thanks for compiling this DVD and, secondly and cheekily, to drop a hint/request for some other Test Cards and patterns. I've long wanted a copy of the original Test Card F with the frequency figures at the side of the grating - the only copy I've got is in an early colour TV instruction book. Also could I put in a mention for PLUGE (2 or 4 step) and DELUGE. Nick

9th Jun 2013, 3:31 pm	#45
Mikey405 Octode Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Solihull, West Midlands and Beaford, Devon Posts: 1,622	Re: Downloadable Test Card DVD Hi Nick. Your wish is my command (well, the first one anyway). The new disc has the correct lettering (and numbers) for the old and new mechanical-versions of Test Card F as well as a few other goodies - I'll get them uploaded very soon. Thanks Nick. Kind regards. From Mike. __________________ G7TRF

10th Jun 2013, 9:10 am	#46
Nicklyons2 Octode Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,517	Re: Downloadable Test Card DVD Excellent - I'll look forward to it! Nick

16th Jun 2013, 1:36 pm	#47
Mikey405 Octode Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Solihull, West Midlands and Beaford, Devon Posts: 1,622	Re: Downloadable Test Card DVD Hi all. I've uploaded the latest version of the Test Card Disc here: http://www.oldtechnology.net/TestCardDisc/V0.371.iso I can't remember exactly what's new but there is now a choice of different Test Card Fs and some other new stuff I think. Thanks all. Kind regards. From Mike. __________________ G7TRF

16th Jun 2013, 1:48 pm	#48
Heatercathodeshort Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Warnham, West Sussex. 10 miles south of DORKING. Posts: 9,127	Re: Downloadable Test Card DVD I've set up some real beasts with Mikey's test cards with as good results as the original Crystal palace transmissions. Great fun into the bargain. J.

18th Jun 2013, 12:02 am	#49
Paul Stenning Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cardiff Posts: 8,966	Re: Downloadable Test Card DVD I have added a note to the end of the first post with a link to post #47. This should help those who may not have read the whole thread get the latest version. __________________ Paul Stenning Forum Admin/Owner and BVWS Webmaster

18th Jun 2013, 3:20 pm	#50
Nicklyons2 Octode Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,517	Re: Downloadable Test Card DVD Mikey, Marvellous, Marvellous, at last I have a 'proper' Test Card F not the ba****dised one to conform to transmitting it on System A as well. Now I'll await the Colour version of Test Card C. Yes there was one - of sorts, Thanks Again, Nick

8th Oct 2013, 5:09 pm	#51
Roberto41240972 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK. Posts: 59	Re: Downloadable Test Card DVD Well done Mikey 405. Tis is the best DVD set of test cards that I ever used. Thank you so much for your helpful links. Last edited by Station X; 8th Oct 2013 at 10:21 pm. Reason: Forum rule compliance.

29th Oct 2013, 11:59 am	#52
Mikey405 Octode Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Solihull, West Midlands and Beaford, Devon Posts: 1,622	Re: Downloadable Test Card DVD Brilliant. I'm glad you found it useful Robert. Kind regards. From Mike. __________________ G7TRF

10th Dec 2013, 9:09 pm	#53
Mikey405 Octode Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Solihull, West Midlands and Beaford, Devon Posts: 1,622	Re: Downloadable Test Card DVD Evening everyone. Here's a fractionally updated version of the Test Card Disc with one of the BBC Christmas editions of Test Card F tacked onto the end. Have a smashing Christmas everyone. Kind regards. From Mike. http://www.oldtechnology.net/TestCar..._Christmas.iso __________________ G7TRF

11th Dec 2013, 3:18 am	#54
G8KBG Tony Pentode Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wombourne, South Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 223	Re: Downloadable Test Card DVD Thanks Mike. A nice festive addition. Tony __________________ G8KBG - BVWS Member - BATC Member

11th Dec 2013, 9:49 pm	#55
Mikey405 Octode Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Solihull, West Midlands and Beaford, Devon Posts: 1,622	Re: Downloadable Test Card DVD Thanks Tone. Glad you liked it. Kind regards. From Mike. __________________ G7TRF

12th Dec 2013, 1:42 pm	#56
Hunts smoothing bomb Octode Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wimborne, Dorset, UK. Posts: 1,406	Re: Downloadable Test Card DVD Thanks Mike, I'll be downloading tonight! and a Merry Christmas to you to my friend! Cheers __________________ Lee

12th Dec 2013, 7:07 pm	#57
Horris Hexode Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colchester, Essex, UK. Posts: 384	Re: Downloadable Test Card DVD Thanks Mike. A great download Dave

13th Dec 2013, 8:55 am	#58
Mikey405 Octode Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Solihull, West Midlands and Beaford, Devon Posts: 1,622	Re: Downloadable Test Card DVD Thanks Lee and Dave. I hope you enjoy them. Kind regards. From Mike. __________________ G7TRF

14th Dec 2013, 1:57 pm	#59
Tazman1966 Nonode Join Date: May 2006 Location: St Albans, Herts, UK. Posts: 2,191	Re: Downloadable Test Card DVD Hi Mike and everyone. Here it is downloaded and showing on my Baird 8770 (Thorn 8000A chassis) Merry Christmas! Tas and Sara PS The more eagle eyed amongst you may have spotted the vintage Pifco Merrylites on the tree and the Roberts RIC2 radio too Attached Thumbnails

14th Dec 2013, 3:24 pm	#60
ThePillenwerfer Octode Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,453	Re: Downloadable Test Card DVD It's a great disc. The only thing I would like to see added is Test Card W, if only to show people with flashy new TVs that they aren't set-up properly. - Joe __________________ "Experts are only good at one thing: explaining why something will not work!"