Eddystone All World Two Receiver - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Buzzkf9cm · 8th Dec 2007, 4:51 pm

Hi Everyone,
My new project is the WWII VI (Voluntary Interceptors) Eddystone All World Two Receiver. Although I do have the assembly manual for the Radio, I don't have any dimensions. Does anyone have an actual receiver from which they could get the dimensions? I've attached an old ad.

Thank You
Gary,KF9CM

Keith · 9th Dec 2007, 9:26 pm

Hi Gary,

I'm afraid I can't help you with the info you requested (although as a first approximation I guess you could scale it off the nut securing the toggle switch).

Did we really rely on a two valve straight sets for miltary intelligence gatheringin WW2? I had always assumed that the VI's were equipped with HRO's.

MichaelR · 9th Dec 2007, 9:52 pm

Hi,

The "eddystone all world 2" was released as a home construction kit in 1936, it was a basic beginners kit.

This was then used by voluntary interceptors until the HRO arrived from the Yanks

Mike

RobinBirch · 10th Dec 2007, 12:04 am

It'll take me a while to find it but I think I've got an all world two in bits hidden in the workshop. I'll look for it in a few days but no guarantees.

Robin

Buzzkf9cm · 10th Dec 2007, 10:07 pm

Thanks Robin,

I appreciate the effort. I have several Hammarlund ribbed coil forms, There very close to the Eddystone type. The difficult part is finding the Mullard PM2A and PM22A valves and there associated holders.

Gary, KF9CM

HMV 1120 · 11th Dec 2007, 4:38 pm

I have a single PM3 here, if that could be of any use. The heater is working but untested otherwise.

Buzzkf9cm · 17th Dec 2007, 6:28 pm

Eureka,

I found the dimensions over on the Eddystone forum. They are;
Chassis:
8-1/2" wide X 5-3/4" deep X 2-3/8 High.

Front panel:
8-1/2" wide X 7" High

I found these in the 1939 Shot Wave Catalogue.

Instead of reproducing the "All World Two Receiver", I'm going to go with the "Amateurs Short Wave Two". They both have the same lay-out with the exception of the valves. The "All World Two Receiver" utilizes the Mullard PM 2 and PM22 valves. These valves are very rare. The "Amateurs Short Wave Two" uses the EF8 and EL3 valves. The EF8 looks very close to the 6K7 US valve in characteristics.

Thanks for the input.

de Gary, KF9CM

MichaelR · 17th Dec 2007, 6:45 pm

Let us know how you get on..

OldBoffin · 17th Dec 2007, 11:43 pm

Hi Gary,
I have several 2Volt British 4pin old valves that have been given to me to help raise funds for my Macmillan and Hospice Cancer charity appeal.
Numbers were difficult to read but I believe they are as follows:-
3 off Osram triode from researc h of pictures could be NT82 like PM2A etc.
1 off Mullard PM1LF
1 off Cossor 230XP
1 off Cossor 215SG

If these are of any help, you can have them for a donation to my charity appeal.
OldBoffin

PJL · 19th Dec 2007, 8:31 pm

2V valves and holders are pretty common in the UK. I am surprised at the line-up as both the PM2A and PM22A are output valves. I have a spare PM2A showing on my list but I think they were later ST shape.

8th Dec 2007, 4:51 pm	#1
Buzzkf9cm Triode Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Round Lake Park, IL. USA Posts: 30	Eddystone All World Two Receiver Hi Everyone, My new project is the WWII VI (Voluntary Interceptors) Eddystone All World Two Receiver. Although I do have the assembly manual for the Radio, I don't have any dimensions. Does anyone have an actual receiver from which they could get the dimensions? I've attached an old ad. Thank You Gary,KF9CM Attached Thumbnails __________________ Valves....The other Integrated Circuit

9th Dec 2007, 9:26 pm	#2
Keith Heptode Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, UK. Posts: 693	Re: Eddystone All World Two Receiver Hi Gary, I'm afraid I can't help you with the info you requested (although as a first approximation I guess you could scale it off the nut securing the toggle switch). Did we really rely on a two valve straight sets for miltary intelligence gatheringin WW2? I had always assumed that the VI's were equipped with HRO's. __________________ Keith Yates - G3XGW VMARS & BVWS member http://www.tibblestone.com/oldradios/Old_Radios.htm

9th Dec 2007, 9:52 pm	#3
MichaelR Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,587	Re: Eddystone All World Two Receiver Hi, The "eddystone all world 2" was released as a home construction kit in 1936, it was a basic beginners kit. This was then used by voluntary interceptors until the HRO arrived from the Yanks Mike Last edited by MichaelR; 9th Dec 2007 at 10:01 pm. Reason: hit the submit key before finishing

10th Dec 2007, 12:04 am	#4
RobinBirch Hexode Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cotswolds, UK. Posts: 465	Re: Eddystone All World Two Receiver It'll take me a while to find it but I think I've got an all world two in bits hidden in the workshop. I'll look for it in a few days but no guarantees. Robin

10th Dec 2007, 10:07 pm	#5
Buzzkf9cm Triode Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Round Lake Park, IL. USA Posts: 30	Re: Eddystone All World Two Receiver Thanks Robin, I appreciate the effort. I have several Hammarlund ribbed coil forms, There very close to the Eddystone type. The difficult part is finding the Mullard PM2A and PM22A valves and there associated holders. Gary, KF9CM __________________ Valves....The other Integrated Circuit

11th Dec 2007, 4:38 pm	#6
HMV 1120 Hexode Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Weeting, Norfolk. Posts: 465	Re: Eddystone All World Two Receiver I have a single PM3 here, if that could be of any use. The heater is working but untested otherwise. __________________ Real radios glow in the dark M6GLD

17th Dec 2007, 6:28 pm	#7
Buzzkf9cm Triode Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Round Lake Park, IL. USA Posts: 30	Re: Eddystone All World Two Receiver Eureka, I found the dimensions over on the Eddystone forum. They are; Chassis: 8-1/2" wide X 5-3/4" deep X 2-3/8 High. Front panel: 8-1/2" wide X 7" High I found these in the 1939 Shot Wave Catalogue. Instead of reproducing the "All World Two Receiver", I'm going to go with the "Amateurs Short Wave Two". They both have the same lay-out with the exception of the valves. The "All World Two Receiver" utilizes the Mullard PM 2 and PM22 valves. These valves are very rare. The "Amateurs Short Wave Two" uses the EF8 and EL3 valves. The EF8 looks very close to the 6K7 US valve in characteristics. Thanks for the input. de Gary, KF9CM __________________ Valves....The other Integrated Circuit Last edited by Buzzkf9cm; 17th Dec 2007 at 6:42 pm.

17th Dec 2007, 6:45 pm	#8
MichaelR Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,587	Re: Eddystone All World Two Receiver Let us know how you get on..

17th Dec 2007, 11:43 pm	#9
OldBoffin Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 54	Re: Eddystone All World Two Receiver Hi Gary, I have several 2Volt British 4pin old valves that have been given to me to help raise funds for my Macmillan and Hospice Cancer charity appeal. Numbers were difficult to read but I believe they are as follows:- 3 off Osram triode from researc h of pictures could be NT82 like PM2A etc. 1 off Mullard PM1LF 1 off Cossor 230XP 1 off Cossor 215SG If these are of any help, you can have them for a donation to my charity appeal. OldBoffin

19th Dec 2007, 8:31 pm	#10
PJL Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seaford, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 5,997	Re: Eddystone All World Two Receiver 2V valves and holders are pretty common in the UK. I am surprised at the line-up as both the PM2A and PM22A are output valves. I have a spare PM2A showing on my list but I think they were later ST shape.