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25th Mar 2008, 11:45 pm | #1 |
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McMichael 'DIMIC 3'
Hi I have looked under McMichael in the top right hand side for circuit info but I am not sure what to look for!!
I dont have a model number, the only thing that is on the radio that may be of some use is McMichael, Dimic 3. Any info gentlemen please? Thank you very much. Cheers. Geoff. |
26th Mar 2008, 11:47 am | #2 |
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Re: McMichael 'DIMIC 3'
Where are you getting all these McMichaels from?! I've never come across a DIMIC 3 but it sounds like an early set... Oh how jealous I am!!
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26th Mar 2008, 12:23 pm | #3 |
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Re: McMichael 'DIMIC 3'
Hi http://www.ingineur.co.uk/McM/history.htm according to this website there are several dimic 3's
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26th Mar 2008, 3:19 pm | #4 |
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Re: McMichael 'DIMIC 3'
Hi goodness me, what a history the company was/is so much bigger than I ever imagined.Thank you very much.
Josh where did I get the sets, well the 137 was on an ash box ( waste bin.) and I rescued it in about 1966, I didnt know what it was at the time. The 135 I was told about when picking up some TV spares. a couple of months ago. The DIMIC 3 should be arriving in a week or so and subject to a proper long term restoration via Switzerland. Any one know of a circuit, perhaps I should wait until I have more info. Thank you all. Geoff. |
26th Mar 2008, 4:07 pm | #5 |
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Re: McMichael 'DIMIC 3'
Hi Geoff, It looks like you've got a lovely find! From my experience very few early McMichaels have survived (much the same as any early sets). That website was set up by the excellent David Cochrane who worked for McMichael and knows more about these sets than what I'll ever know! Josh.
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27th Mar 2008, 12:38 am | #6 |
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Re: McMichael 'DIMIC 3'
Four other Screened Dimic Threes have survived as far as I know, plus one Dimic Three and one Mains version. I think I might have a circuit diagram and some notes - I'll have to check when I get back to the office.
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27th Mar 2008, 1:43 am | #7 |
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Re: McMichael 'DIMIC 3'
Josh
A very nice McMichael on ebay the other day - seemed to sell quite resonably too. Peter |
27th Mar 2008, 8:45 am | #8 |
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Re: McMichael 'DIMIC 3'
Hi Peter, Yes that was a nice one and is now owned by another forum member, I've already got one like that
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3rd Apr 2008, 5:40 pm | #9 |
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Re: McMichael 'DIMIC 3'
Hi everyone, this is an up date the good news is that the set was delivered today, the bad news is that I was out and the set was left on the doorstep,the even worse news is that it has been smashed to pieces. Pity, now it really will need restoring, any one any good at jigsaw puzzles!!!
Lots of questions to follow I think. Cheers. Geoff. |
4th Apr 2008, 11:19 am | #10 |
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Re: McMichael 'DIMIC 3'
This is really shocking! Just how bad is it? Any chance of some photos? Feeling very sorry for you, Josh.
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4th Apr 2008, 5:09 pm | #11 |
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Re: McMichael 'DIMIC 3'
Thank you for your kind thoughts Josh, pictures of the inside will follow, dosnt look too bad but wave change switch, a coil former and all the tuning condensers have taken a wallop.
I wont bother with the cabinet, just broken pieces of wood.Bl+++y couriers. Cheers. Geoff. |
5th Apr 2008, 2:03 pm | #12 |
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Re: McMichael 'DIMIC 3'
You'll be able to restore it, these beautiful sets will always be worth it!
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