BVWS HARPENDEN 1st March (this Sunday) - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

murphymad · 25th Feb 2015, 3:41 pm

Hello everyone,

Well I cannot believe the time has come around so quickly.
It is Harpenden this coming Sunday
This is also the AGM as well as stalls and the usual Auction.

There are currently 250 items lotted into the auction and the Catalogue has been sent to Paul for the BVWS website when he has time to add it.

It's going to be a busy day with plenty of stalls to pick over and seek those hard to find items.

The BVWS table will be there as usual selling a good selection of high voltage Capacitors etc.

If you have not yet renewed your BVWS membership you can do so by calling the membership Sec. and renewing over the phone. However you will not receive your Bulletin or membership card (being posted tomorrow) so you will need to sort things out at the door in the morning.

See you all there,

Mike...

Paul Stenning · 25th Feb 2015, 4:35 pm

The catalogue is attached and will be on the BVWS website in the next 10 minutes.

Valvepower · 26th Feb 2015, 4:29 pm

Hello,

Has the latest bulletin and membership cards been sent out, or as Mike said, they’ll be sent later this week?

I paid last December and the reason I ask I’ve not received a bulletin and a membership card yet.

Just checking.

Regards
Terry.

Dave Moll · 26th Feb 2015, 6:17 pm

According to Mike, they are being posted out today. Something to look forward to in the next couple of days.

murphymad · 27th Feb 2015, 12:38 pm

Hi All,

The Bulletins are out !

Mine arrived this morning so everyone in the UK should receive their Bulletin today or tomorrow at the latest.

This will be the first thing you are expected to receive since the Winter 2014 Bulletin.

See you all at Harpenden. It should be a busy day.

Mike...

Radio Wrangler · 27th Feb 2015, 1:28 pm

Everytime these listings come out, I can't help but read down them and spot the items that push my personal buttons.

I could definitely give a home to a Thorens 125, I've always fancied one, but it's simply too far away.
KW202 and 204 receivers rarely turn up. If anyone's looking for an ATU, i can strongly recommend the KW107. I use its bigger brother the KW109 on the end of an Icom IC7700.

Pipedreams meets fantasy football!

David

Valvepower · 27th Feb 2015, 1:58 pm

Hi,

Mike, many thanks for that.

I was getting worried my copy had been intercepted by the Anorak Thought Police

Looking forward to Sunday

Regards
Terry

bobbyball · 27th Feb 2015, 4:11 pm

Mine arrived today - complete with a DVD! Looking forward to watching that then.

Looks to be an excellent read but I had to put it down as I would end up reading it all day and need to get on with things!

high_vacuum_house · 27th Feb 2015, 4:56 pm

Mine arrived today and looking forward to seeing what's in it today. Took it into work and will have a look through when no one is looking!!! Looking forward to Harpenden as well!!
Christopher Capener

Cobaltblue · 27th Feb 2015, 5:11 pm

Bulletin arrived and an excellent read as always.

Lots of detail still to read

Unfortunately a Family event means I am unable to attend Harpy on this occasion.

Hope all who do attend have a great meet

Cheers

Mike T

newlite4 · 27th Feb 2015, 5:25 pm

I hope everyone has a fantastic day out on Sunday. I am having to bow out this time since I have been busy sorting out legal matters for my parents so have not had the time to get stock together. Some nice auction lots there.
All the Best,
Neil

27th Feb 2015, 8:07 pm

Super portrait of Gerry on the front, That's going on the wall of the workshop for inspiration.

Paul Stenning · 27th Feb 2015, 8:24 pm

Mine hasn't arrived yet - hopefully tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing it. I'm so pleased Gerry has been honoured in this way.

HamishBoxer · 27th Feb 2015, 9:43 pm

Look forward to mine Saturday all things being equal.Must be Spring if the bulletin is on its way.

Rob Lines · 27th Feb 2015, 9:48 pm

Today I received my Bulletin, complete with DVD. There was also a very neat slit (not a tear) near the top of the plastic bag. Were the new membership cards sent out with this Bulletin? Did everybody else get theirs? If so, there is a very disappointed thief out there somewhere who thought he was getting a new credit card, or am I mistaken and jumping to the wrong conclusion? should I now write to the Membership Secretary and request a replacement card?

Rob L

Dickie · 27th Feb 2015, 10:19 pm

Yes my card arrived with the bulletin, loose and totally visible to the outside world. You need to contact the membership secretary for a replacement.

Rob Lines · 27th Feb 2015, 10:29 pm

Thanks for the confirmation Richard, I'll do that.

slidertogrid · 27th Feb 2015, 11:29 pm

Mine arrive today I thought the picture of Gerry On the front was a nice touch, the photo on the back of his now vacant workbench brought a tear to my eye!
looking forward to Harpenden, I need some capacitors.

So what is going to happen to the upstairs of the house now? Is it going to converted into a flat or leased out for some other purpose ?
Rich.

Dickie · 28th Feb 2015, 9:59 am

A thought - Is it practical/realistic/cost-effective to stick the membership cards to the rear of the address insert using the same stuff as bank cards use?

HamishBoxer · 28th Feb 2015, 1:10 pm

Mine arrived much to my joy on a grey Scottish morning everything there and intact.

Thank You as always for the very high quality.

25th Feb 2015, 3:41 pm	#1
murphymad Heptode Join Date: May 2003 Location: Devizes, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 650	BVWS HARPENDEN 1st March (this Sunday) Hello everyone, Well I cannot believe the time has come around so quickly. It is Harpenden this coming Sunday This is also the AGM as well as stalls and the usual Auction. There are currently 250 items lotted into the auction and the Catalogue has been sent to Paul for the BVWS website when he has time to add it. It's going to be a busy day with plenty of stalls to pick over and seek those hard to find items. The BVWS table will be there as usual selling a good selection of high voltage Capacitors etc. If you have not yet renewed your BVWS membership you can do so by calling the membership Sec. and renewing over the phone. However you will not receive your Bulletin or membership card (being posted tomorrow) so you will need to sort things out at the door in the morning. See you all there, Mike... __________________ Mike Barker.

26th Feb 2015, 4:29 pm	#3
Valvepower Octode Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rayleigh near Southend-On-Sea, Essex, UK. Posts: 1,883	Re: BVWS HARPENDEN 1st March (this Sunday) Hello, Has the latest bulletin and membership cards been sent out, or as Mike said, they’ll be sent later this week? I paid last December and the reason I ask I’ve not received a bulletin and a membership card yet. Just checking. Regards Terry.

26th Feb 2015, 6:17 pm	#4
Dave Moll Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Cumbria (CA13), UK Posts: 6,130	Re: BVWS HARPENDEN 1st March (this Sunday) According to Mike, they are being posted out today. Something to look forward to in the next couple of days. __________________ Mending is better than Ending (cf Brave New World by Aldous Huxley)

27th Feb 2015, 12:38 pm	#5
murphymad Heptode Join Date: May 2003 Location: Devizes, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 650	Re: BVWS HARPENDEN 1st March (this Sunday) Hi All, The Bulletins are out ! Mine arrived this morning so everyone in the UK should receive their Bulletin today or tomorrow at the latest. This will be the first thing you are expected to receive since the Winter 2014 Bulletin. See you all at Harpenden. It should be a busy day. Mike... __________________ Mike Barker.

27th Feb 2015, 1:28 pm	#6
Radio Wrangler Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fife, Scotland, UK. Posts: 22,902	Re: BVWS HARPENDEN 1st March (this Sunday) Everytime these listings come out, I can't help but read down them and spot the items that push my personal buttons. I could definitely give a home to a Thorens 125, I've always fancied one, but it's simply too far away. KW202 and 204 receivers rarely turn up. If anyone's looking for an ATU, i can strongly recommend the KW107. I use its bigger brother the KW109 on the end of an Icom IC7700. Pipedreams meets fantasy football! David __________________ Can't afford the volcanic island yet, but the plans for my monorail and the goons' uniforms are done

27th Feb 2015, 1:58 pm	#7
Valvepower Octode Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rayleigh near Southend-On-Sea, Essex, UK. Posts: 1,883	Re: BVWS HARPENDEN 1st March (this Sunday) Hi, Mike, many thanks for that. I was getting worried my copy had been intercepted by the Anorak Thought Police Looking forward to Sunday Regards Terry

27th Feb 2015, 4:11 pm	#8
bobbyball Octode Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester Posts: 1,217	Re: BVWS HARPENDEN 1st March (this Sunday) Mine arrived today - complete with a DVD! Looking forward to watching that then. Looks to be an excellent read but I had to put it down as I would end up reading it all day and need to get on with things! __________________ Robert

27th Feb 2015, 4:56 pm	#9
high_vacuum_house Octode Join Date: May 2003 Location: Belper Derbyshire Posts: 1,936	Re: BVWS HARPENDEN 1st March (this Sunday) Mine arrived today and looking forward to seeing what's in it today. Took it into work and will have a look through when no one is looking!!! Looking forward to Harpenden as well!! Christopher Capener __________________ Interests in the collection and restoration of Tefifon players and 405 line television

27th Feb 2015, 5:11 pm	#10
Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,878	Re: BVWS HARPENDEN 1st March (this Sunday) Bulletin arrived and an excellent read as always. Lots of detail still to read Unfortunately a Family event means I am unable to attend Harpy on this occasion. Hope all who do attend have a great meet Cheers Mike T __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk

27th Feb 2015, 5:25 pm	#11
newlite4 Octode Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bath, Somerset, UK. Posts: 1,806	Re: BVWS HARPENDEN 1st March (this Sunday) I hope everyone has a fantastic day out on Sunday. I am having to bow out this time since I have been busy sorting out legal matters for my parents so have not had the time to get stock together. Some nice auction lots there. All the Best, Neil __________________ preserving the recent past, for the distant future.

27th Feb 2015, 8:07 pm	#12
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Bulletin Spring 2015 Super portrait of Gerry on the front, That's going on the wall of the workshop for inspiration.

27th Feb 2015, 8:24 pm	#13
Paul Stenning Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cardiff Posts: 9,073	Re: Bulletin Spring 2015 Mine hasn't arrived yet - hopefully tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing it. I'm so pleased Gerry has been honoured in this way. __________________ Paul Stenning Forum Admin/Owner and BVWS Webmaster

27th Feb 2015, 9:43 pm	#14
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,935	Re: BVWS HARPENDEN 1st March (this Sunday) Look forward to mine Saturday all things being equal.Must be Spring if the bulletin is on its way. __________________ G8JET BVWS Archivist and Member V.M.A.R.S

27th Feb 2015, 9:48 pm	#15
Rob Lines Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 52	Re: BVWS HARPENDEN 1st March (this Sunday) Today I received my Bulletin, complete with DVD. There was also a very neat slit (not a tear) near the top of the plastic bag. Were the new membership cards sent out with this Bulletin? Did everybody else get theirs? If so, there is a very disappointed thief out there somewhere who thought he was getting a new credit card, or am I mistaken and jumping to the wrong conclusion? should I now write to the Membership Secretary and request a replacement card? Rob L

27th Feb 2015, 10:19 pm	#16
Dickie Octode Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 1,478	Re: BVWS HARPENDEN 1st March (this Sunday) Yes my card arrived with the bulletin, loose and totally visible to the outside world. You need to contact the membership secretary for a replacement. __________________ Regards, Richard, BVWS member

27th Feb 2015, 10:29 pm	#17
Rob Lines Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 52	Re: BVWS HARPENDEN 1st March (this Sunday) Thanks for the confirmation Richard, I'll do that.

27th Feb 2015, 11:29 pm	#18
slidertogrid Octode Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK. Posts: 1,898	Re: BVWS HARPENDEN 1st March (this Sunday) Mine arrive today I thought the picture of Gerry On the front was a nice touch, the photo on the back of his now vacant workbench brought a tear to my eye! looking forward to Harpenden, I need some capacitors. So what is going to happen to the upstairs of the house now? Is it going to converted into a flat or leased out for some other purpose ? Rich. __________________ The rotation of the earth really makes my day...

28th Feb 2015, 9:59 am	#19
Dickie Octode Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 1,478	Re: BVWS HARPENDEN 1st March (this Sunday) A thought - Is it practical/realistic/cost-effective to stick the membership cards to the rear of the address insert using the same stuff as bank cards use? __________________ Regards, Richard, BVWS member

28th Feb 2015, 1:10 pm	#20
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,935	Re: BVWS HARPENDEN 1st March (this Sunday) Mine arrived much to my joy on a grey Scottish morning everything there and intact. Thank You as always for the very high quality. __________________ G8JET BVWS Archivist and Member V.M.A.R.S