RBM tv panel. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

neil29 · 18th May 2011, 3:03 pm

Hello again. could someone help identify which chassis/model this panel would have been used in as ive no idea. thanks neil.

Hybrid tellies · 18th May 2011, 3:26 pm

No sorry even though it looks vaguely familiar I can't recall which chassis or set this came from.

FERNSEH · 18th May 2011, 5:59 pm

I remember seeing a similar front contol panel fitted into an export version of T26 series chassis.
In early 1980 just before the collapse of Rank Radio International, Bush and Murphy dealers were offered such sets a low prices. I cannot remember the model numbers. The cabinets were presented in grey and silver.

DFWB.

dazzlevision · 18th May 2011, 6:44 pm

Hello Neil,

The module is a T519A (from the picture) and looks to be an exprt set item (UHF & VHF coverage). Possibly badged "Rank Arena" for overseas markets. It also looks to have sweep tuning and a fluorescent display.

As has been said in an earlier post, probably a T24 or T26 chassis controls unit. These were 30AX CRTs if my memory serves me well and the last Rank radio International made before they shut down in 1982.

Regards,

Dazzlevision

FERNSEH · 18th May 2011, 9:55 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by dazzlevision

The module is a T519A (from the picture) and looks to be an exprt set item (UHF & VHF coverage). Possibly badged "Rank Arena" for overseas markets. It also looks to have sweep tuning and a fluorescent display.

The sets were for UHF/VHF operation. I still have a spare tuner for the set and a small number of chips for the control board.
I bought the sets for rental and at that time I was still very enthusiastic about maintaining a very high standard of back up service.

Couldn't care less now.

DFWB.

murphyv310 · 18th May 2011, 10:02 pm

Hi.
I can fully understand your feelings David. The trade has gone and the customers treat us like dirt! Try to get a job now and if you tell a prospective employer you were a TV engineer they just look down their noses at you.
Time to retire David and enjoy yourself.

neil29 · 19th May 2011, 6:03 pm

Thanks for the help David and Dazzlevision. cheers neil.

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Hybrid tellies Nonode Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: 1966-1976 Coverack in Cornwall and Helston Cornwall. 1976-present Bristol/Bath area. Posts: 2,967	Re: RBM tv panel. No sorry even though it looks vaguely familiar I can't recall which chassis or set this came from. __________________ Simon BVWS member

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FERNSEH Dekatron Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, UK. Posts: 7,444	Re: RBM tv panel. I remember seeing a similar front contol panel fitted into an export version of T26 series chassis. In early 1980 just before the collapse of Rank Radio International, Bush and Murphy dealers were offered such sets a low prices. I cannot remember the model numbers. The cabinets were presented in grey and silver. DFWB.

18th May 2011, 6:44 pm	#4
dazzlevision Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Near Swindon, North Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 3,621	Re: RBM tv panel. Hello Neil, The module is a T519A (from the picture) and looks to be an exprt set item (UHF & VHF coverage). Possibly badged "Rank Arena" for overseas markets. It also looks to have sweep tuning and a fluorescent display. As has been said in an earlier post, probably a T24 or T26 chassis controls unit. These were 30AX CRTs if my memory serves me well and the last Rank radio International made before they shut down in 1982. Regards, Dazzlevision

18th May 2011, 10:02 pm	#6
murphyv310 Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, UK. Posts: 5,422	Re: RBM tv panel. Hi. I can fully understand your feelings David. The trade has gone and the customers treat us like dirt! Try to get a job now and if you tell a prospective employer you were a TV engineer they just look down their noses at you. Time to retire David and enjoy yourself. __________________ Cheers, Trevor. MM0KJJ. RSGB, GQRP, WACRAL, K&LARC. Member

19th May 2011, 6:03 pm	#7
neil29 Heptode Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newport, Gwent, UK. Posts: 962	Re: RBM tv panel. Thanks for the help David and Dazzlevision. cheers neil.