Ready Radio Ltd Meteor III - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

G4_Pete · 31st Jan 2019, 11:59 am

I Have the full size instructions and what looks to be an incomplete collection of parts from a disassembled Meteor III kit. It came with some other bits I bought years ago. The valves look unused and are boxed, all work but the DL2 tests Low.
Just wondered what the history was as no dates on anything and if anyone has one of these sets working, plus what to do with it!!!!

Pete

Ed_Dinning · 31st Jan 2019, 8:16 pm

Hi Pete, Kendall produced a series of set designs in little booklets in the mid/ late 20's. They were very similar to many contemporary designs and most work quite well.
The key as ever was the coil and yours looks to be a reasonable one.
Have a go at building it and I think you should be pleased with the results .
You may find the DL2 works quite well as they only operate at low currents

Ed

31st Jan 2019, 8:16 pm	#2
Ed_Dinning Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, UK. Posts: 8,194	Re: Ready Radio Ltd Meteor III Hi Pete, Kendall produced a series of set designs in little booklets in the mid/ late 20's. They were very similar to many contemporary designs and most work quite well. The key as ever was the coil and yours looks to be a reasonable one. Have a go at building it and I think you should be pleased with the results . You may find the DL2 works quite well as they only operate at low currents Ed