3rd Aug 2005, 8:43 pm | #81 |
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Re: AVO Multimeter survey
My new baby,
Fully working with help from SPCh, Avo 8 Mk II serial No. 35373-C-655 after a clean looks the part against the yellow DVM's I normally use. Tony. |
3rd Aug 2005, 8:49 pm | #82 |
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My three for the file.
Model 7 (no Mk no.) No.22528-A-251 Model 8 Mk 3 No.27246.1065 Test set multirange No.1 No.4433-15-1062 Edward |
3rd Aug 2005, 9:23 pm | #83 |
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My much-loved 8 Mk II was intercepted just before being despatched to a BBC skip in the early 80s. Its serial is 104096-C360.
Come to think of it, this device could do with some TLC and recalibration. I'd be glad of any recommendations. John |
3rd Aug 2005, 10:03 pm | #84 |
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Thanks, guys.
Edward, your Model 7 is a Mk I (version 2) from 1951 For TLC instructions, consult contributions from PMMunro in earlier threads. But I suggest that if it works, leave it alone. AVOs hold their performance almost indefinitely - often despite abuse. If you open them up, even just to look, you will allow dust ingress, moisture ingress, magnetic contamination/deterioration, and all sorts of handling-induced problems. If it ain't broke ... resist the temptation to do what we all instinctively want to do. |
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5th Aug 2005, 5:38 pm | #86 |
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All information is valuable & gratefully received.
Most of the contributions have been for Model 8, very few have been for the real oldies (pre Model 7). Despite everyone's sterling efforts, there are still not enough (of each type) to make a "story", yet, except that hand calibration of the many thousands churned out during WW II must have run up an enormous number of man- (or probably woman-) hours. Can't imagine who was left to actually do any fighting ! Keep them coming. |
5th Aug 2005, 6:00 pm | #87 | |
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My Avo 8 Mk.7 has serial no: M7555901007 1092 I know that it was bought between in the early to mid-90s, so I can easily believe that 10/92 indicates the manufacturing date. It also has the VC-1 10:1 voltage converter to do away with the need for the pesky 15V battery, but I think this might have been ordered as an optional accessory. Works perfectly, of course, and so much more fun than my soulless digi meters. |
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5th Aug 2005, 7:34 pm | #88 |
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Three more from a museum where I'm a volunteer.
Model 7 No.7246-25586. Model 7 Mk II No.49823-A-1054. This one is still regularly used some 50 years after construction for repair of vintage wireless equipment. GPO Meter Multirange No.14C (AKA Avo Model 8 Mk III) No.104536-969. Edward Last edited by Paul Stenning; 13th Aug 2005 at 7:12 pm. Reason: OT question deleted |
6th Aug 2005, 3:34 pm | #89 |
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I just collected the Model 8 I got on ebay.
It is a Mk 2, not 3 as the listing said. Sn:119696-C-361. Last edited by Paul Stenning; 13th Aug 2005 at 7:13 pm. Reason: OT question deleted |
13th Aug 2005, 7:15 pm | #90 |
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18th Aug 2005, 3:47 pm | #91 |
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First of all four MOD AVO MK?, please see photo below, sorry about the poor quality.
I have been told that these are panclimatic models ? 7163.370 6259-15-667 13,104-3-72 3633,1267 Yes a few of the numbers them do seem odd 171716-C-266 conventional model 8, MOD 31883-C-255 model 8, civilian 68666-C-567 model 8, civilian Finally I have two MOD model 40s which don't seem to have serial numbers, I've looked in all the usual places, battery compartment etc, . Julian Last edited by Lowemission; 18th Aug 2005 at 4:15 pm. |
18th Aug 2005, 6:15 pm | #92 |
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Okay; a lot of food for thought there.
First of all the picture: it's a NATO Test Set No 1. Essentially a Model 8 Mark II, bit with a 1-3-10 range sequence, no decibels scale, and a metal jacket outside the normal plastic one, with earthing screw at the top. (A nice bit of kit, but changing to a 1-3-10 range sequence AND deleting the dB seems a bit bizarre). The first four on the list sound like Panclimatic variants of the Model 8 Marks IV, III, IV and II respectively. The last three "honest" Model 8s are almost certainly Marks III, I and III respectively. |
19th Feb 2006, 11:34 am | #93 |
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hi head, my multimeter is an 8x , no. 170566.c.265, bought recently from ebay ,tag attached devonport royal dockyard ,weapon factory , f.a.o ray bulley , cost 7.50 gbp , posted to dublin at a cost of 30 euros , regards maitiu
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26th Feb 2006, 4:48 pm | #94 |
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Several models from my schack (in Belgium) :
Model 40 - Part N° 10945-32A - N° 20887-B-1161 Model 7 MKII - Part N° 3284-144 - N° 101491-A-1266 Model 8 - Part N° 13574-3 - N° 36416-C-755 Avominor - N° U.15/134-843 EA113 Electronic Avometer - 2554-171 (on dial) - 2284 (on the rear) Best whishes for your harvest ! René |
27th Feb 2006, 4:03 pm | #95 |
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Avometer Model 8, Serial No: 10725-C-253
Bought by my Dad, in London, sometime in the late 50's. Rarely used. |
16th Mar 2006, 4:05 pm | #96 |
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Two more:
Avo 8 mk3, serial no. 89965. 1268. This was originally sold in Germany, and has the instructions plate in German. The controls and scale are in English however. Avo 40 mk2, serial no. 20315-B-1260. |
16th Mar 2006, 6:28 pm | #97 |
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Model 7 Mark 2 serial# 83193-A-160
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16th Mar 2006, 8:24 pm | #98 |
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AVO 8 MKIII Serial 11058.265
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19th Mar 2006, 11:58 am | #99 |
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Avo Universal Avo Minor U 48422-742. Belonged to my grandfather, he kept it in an OXO box where it is still housed today. I figure it might be from the 1930s or 1940s.
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19th Mar 2006, 12:52 pm | #100 |
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Hi SPch,
i've allready pm'd you with my serial numbers i think, if not, please let me know and i'll do so but allmost certain i have. Still adding more to my collection though, so will probably give you an updated list at some point! How far are you away from finishing the survey (how long is a piece of string, i guess?!)? Any plans to publish? I would love to read a book on the development of the Avo meter and the company in general. All the best and keep up the good work, Percy. |