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View Poll Results: Workshop Planning, dates, equipment, skill level etc
Sunday 6th Feb 1100 onwards 9 29.03%
Sunday 13th Feb 1100 onwards 9 29.03%
Sunday 27th Feb 1100 onwards 26 83.87%
Expert 2 6.45%
Competent 17 54.84%
Novice 10 32.26%
Radio 23 74.19%
Television 9 29.03%
Test Gear 8 25.81%
Military 5 16.13%
Buffet Lunch 21 67.74%
Bring My Own 7 22.58%
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Old 6th Feb 2011, 10:39 pm   #141
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Default Re: Radio Workshops (Now with a poll).

Further on.... I have been sourcing a few valves, so we will have a small selection of spares, components are beginning to look up as well

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Old 7th Feb 2011, 12:38 am   #142
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If anyone needs anything transporting between Leicester and Cottered, please PM me and I'll see if it can be accommodated.

I will be bringing one or possibly two old TVs to have a go at plus my QAC3 (with service data etc.), can bring my scope with built in AF function generator, AVO, a couple of DMMs and a cap meter, Weller soldering iron, netbook (hopefully with internet connection) and hopefully also a few ideas. Also an Aurora

I can also bring some valves in case any are needed.


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Old 15th Feb 2011, 11:14 pm   #143
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Just a quick update.

Thanks to Mike Barker, and the BVWS we have a good stock of components!

I have a selection of the caps that the BVWS supply - I must express my gratitude for the assistance this offers - I am sure most attendees will benefit from this!

Otherwise all plans are coming together nicely - out of the original list of people that picked the 27th Feb as attendees, we have 17 people attending, and a good half a dozen "experts", along with a few others that are coming along to offer help where they can.

Looking forward to a fun day!

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Old 20th Feb 2011, 10:11 am   #144
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One week to go

I'm really looking forward to this event!

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Old 20th Feb 2011, 1:09 pm   #145
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Hi Eamonn,
I agree - I'm looking forward to this too and I must endeavour to get my radios and travel 'pack' of tools and components together.

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Old 20th Feb 2011, 9:38 pm   #146
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Anyone wanting to listen to their own choice of music?

Bring a CD along - there will be a "Pantry" transmitter on site - MW only (I hope)

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I could ask if we could listen to talk sport in the morning to hear my team probably be beaten by Liverpool but I would think that I'm likely to be stoned by the other forum members!!

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there will be a "Pantry" transmitter on site - MW only (I hope) Sean
......That's unfair! How about a pantry transmitter giving out a bit of 405 on VHF for those of us who might bring a little telly or two?

Only joking, I'll bring the Aurora and a dvd player plus some period material to play on it as a means of soak testing which ever set I (read 'we') get going first!

Very much looking forward to the day.

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Old 20th Feb 2011, 11:02 pm   #150
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Greg,

If the BHTG kit was here I could do some "pantry" VHF for you..... Sadly it is down in Evesham, and isnt exactly easy to get hold of!

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Old 20th Feb 2011, 11:24 pm   #151
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I'd rather not have sport really.
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Old 20th Feb 2011, 11:38 pm   #152
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Default Re: Radio Workshops (Now with a poll).

Rest easy, the only sport I take part in happens in a pub, and that's only once a month!

I was thinking something a little more enjoyable than played on most AM stations.....

Sorry Rob, but Cottered is a football free zone!
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We can nip outside Rob as I'll be catching up with the football being a Liverpool fan.

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Old 21st Feb 2011, 1:26 am   #154
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I will bring a selection of pick of the pops with Alan Freeman, might also manage a Junior choice or two, they'll be on the laptop.

I'll work out what I have and then we can choose.
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A bit of Fluff Freeman will be just the ticket - spot on

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Old 21st Feb 2011, 8:21 am   #156
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Not arf!
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I have an unwanted and unloved 1950s HMV 1373 (painted bakelite, MW/LW only, PCB) with a tatty case. It is untested, appears to be complete and untouched however it needs a new UY85 (lost vacuum) and the speaker is loose in the case. If anyone wants a set to play around with before feeling confident to tackle their own then they are welcome to it. I don't care what happens to it and don't particularly want it back.

I am bringing a box of components (R's C's etc but no valves), basic handtools, soldering iron, laptop PC and printer, extension leads, the HMV, two other sets to sort out if there is time, multimeter, lamp limiter, and if I have room I'll bring some test gear (which itself needs testing) too.

I'm going to Birmingham on the way back and stopping the night there with the car in a public car park, so I want to limit to stuff I can fit in without folding the seats down if possible. Laptop will obviously spend the night in the hotel room.
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Old 22nd Feb 2011, 10:49 pm   #158
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Sorry I missed this folks.
I picked our car up from having it's head gasket done on Friday evening (£435) and the big ends went on Saturday morning !
Gutted, you bet I am - Only had the thing 3 months.
Anyway, I digress. Hope you guy's had a good time and fingers crossed for the next one.
See you at Harpenden.

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you have not missed it, it is this weekend coming.

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Old 24th Feb 2011, 10:28 pm   #160
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Oh dear, sorry if I have let anyone down especialy at this short notice but going to have to drop out I'm afraid. I completly forgot about this. Just a sad reflection on the state of my head I'me afraid. Hope you all have fun though.
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