Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

OldTechFan96 · 27th Jul 2020, 9:47 pm

I came across this interesting piece of equipment while browsing copies of 'Service Engineer' from the early 1960s.

It is a combination instrument which can function as a AM/FM signal generator, wobbulator, 1MHz oscilloscope and an audio frequency generator. All for the princely sum of £69/6s!

It caught my eye as it could be used for sweep alignment of AM and FM receivers. It looks ideal for some of the things I'd like to do and learn about.

Does anybody have any experience of the RadiVet? Would it be worthwhile tracking one down? Are they any good?

Thanks

Cobaltblue · 27th Jul 2020, 9:51 pm

You could ask Jon (Duke_Nukem)

He has one that can be seen here

http://www.thevalvepage.com/testeq/a...et/radivet.htm

More often seen is the TV version

Cheers

Mike T

AC/HL · 28th Jul 2020, 1:43 pm

I have one, although I've never done anything with it. A one stop valve based workshop!

OldTechFan96 · 28th Jul 2020, 8:34 pm

Thanks for the comprehensive service manual. It does sound like an excellent piece of kit.

It's a shame that there is not much discussion about it online. Does anybody know of any contemporary reviews?

P.S. Does anybody know where I could find more issues of the British magazine 'Service Engineer'? Or recommend a British magazine aimed at service engineers? I'm trying to find out about what test equipment was available to the trade in the 1950s - 1960s and looking through copies of Practical Wireless is not cutting it.

Ed_Dinning · 28th Jul 2020, 8:38 pm

Hi, I have one here that I have used in the past and I believe could also be used to check/ set the bias on tape recorders (according to my manual). I also have the Televet which is a similar comprehensive test unit for TV's.

Ed

kevinaston1 · 28th Jul 2020, 8:59 pm

Copies of "Service Engineer" are available on the American website Worldradiohistory.com

OldTechFan96 · 28th Jul 2020, 10:25 pm

I've been through them all. Did it only run from 1960-1961? Shame there is not more. 'Electronic Engineering' looks to be a step up from 'Service Engineer' but the adverts don't feature the gear I'm looking for.

Duke_Nukem · 29th Jul 2020, 7:39 am

Wireless World's of the 50's/60's usually have plenty of test equipment adds. Also Trader magazine.

I wonder what happened to my RadiVet ?

Regards,
Jon

HamishBoxer · 29th Jul 2020, 8:48 am

I have both the Radiovet and the Televet.

OldTechFan96 · 29th Jul 2020, 10:20 am

It's good to know that there is a few of these still knocking about.

Has anybody used them for servicing work? Do/did they live your expectations?

Unfortunately I can't find an archive of The Wireless & Electrical Trader anywhere.

ajs37 · 29th Jul 2020, 10:23 am

I have one - but I haven't really used it! I would also like to hear any experiences of using it
Cheers
Andy

dragonser · 29th Jul 2020, 2:53 pm

Hi, I have a televet, but need to change some of the caps, ( probably ) as it hasn't been powered up in ages. Wasn't it shown on an early television magazine ?

linescan87 · 29th Jul 2020, 4:09 pm

I too have a TeleVet, also on need of TLC. A well made bit of gear.

27th Jul 2020, 9:47 pm	#1
OldTechFan96 Octode Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, UK. Posts: 1,181	Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions? I came across this interesting piece of equipment while browsing copies of 'Service Engineer' from the early 1960s. It is a combination instrument which can function as a AM/FM signal generator, wobbulator, 1MHz oscilloscope and an audio frequency generator. All for the princely sum of £69/6s! It caught my eye as it could be used for sweep alignment of AM and FM receivers. It looks ideal for some of the things I'd like to do and learn about. Does anybody have any experience of the RadiVet? Would it be worthwhile tracking one down? Are they any good? Thanks

27th Jul 2020, 9:51 pm	#2
Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,865	Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions? You could ask Jon (Duke_Nukem) He has one that can be seen here http://www.thevalvepage.com/testeq/a...et/radivet.htm More often seen is the TV version Cheers Mike T __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk

28th Jul 2020, 8:34 pm	#4
OldTechFan96 Octode Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, UK. Posts: 1,181	Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions? Thanks for the comprehensive service manual. It does sound like an excellent piece of kit. It's a shame that there is not much discussion about it online. Does anybody know of any contemporary reviews? P.S. Does anybody know where I could find more issues of the British magazine 'Service Engineer'? Or recommend a British magazine aimed at service engineers? I'm trying to find out about what test equipment was available to the trade in the 1950s - 1960s and looking through copies of Practical Wireless is not cutting it.

28th Jul 2020, 8:38 pm	#5
Ed_Dinning Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, UK. Posts: 8,194	Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions? Hi, I have one here that I have used in the past and I believe could also be used to check/ set the bias on tape recorders (according to my manual). I also have the Televet which is a similar comprehensive test unit for TV's. Ed

28th Jul 2020, 8:59 pm	#6
kevinaston1 Hexode Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Featherstone, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 386	Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions? Copies of "Service Engineer" are available on the American website Worldradiohistory.com

28th Jul 2020, 10:25 pm	#7
OldTechFan96 Octode Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, UK. Posts: 1,181	Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions? I've been through them all. Did it only run from 1960-1961? Shame there is not more. 'Electronic Engineering' looks to be a step up from 'Service Engineer' but the adverts don't feature the gear I'm looking for.

29th Jul 2020, 7:39 am	#8
Duke_Nukem Octode Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, UK. Posts: 1,268	Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions? Wireless World's of the 50's/60's usually have plenty of test equipment adds. Also Trader magazine. I wonder what happened to my RadiVet ? Regards, Jon

29th Jul 2020, 8:48 am	#9
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,932	Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions? I have both the Radiovet and the Televet. __________________ G8JET BVWS Archivist and Member V.M.A.R.S

29th Jul 2020, 10:20 am	#10
OldTechFan96 Octode Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, UK. Posts: 1,181	Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions? It's good to know that there is a few of these still knocking about. Has anybody used them for servicing work? Do/did they live your expectations? Unfortunately I can't find an archive of The Wireless & Electrical Trader anywhere.

29th Jul 2020, 10:23 am	#11
ajs37 Heptode Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bristol, UK. Posts: 900	Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions? I have one - but I haven't really used it! I would also like to hear any experiences of using it Cheers Andy

29th Jul 2020, 2:53 pm	#12
dragonser Heptode Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carshalton, Surrey, UK. Posts: 734	Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions? Hi, I have a televet, but need to change some of the caps, ( probably ) as it hasn't been powered up in ages. Wasn't it shown on an early television magazine ? __________________ Regards Peter B

29th Jul 2020, 4:09 pm	#13
linescan87 Heptode Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Meath, Ireland Posts: 551	Re: Airmec RadiVet 211 Thoughts and Opinions? I too have a TeleVet, also on need of TLC. A well made bit of gear. __________________ All the best, John Joe www.youtube.com/c/ojnojirishvintagetvandradio