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Sideband · 7th Sep 2023, 10:07 pm

I have a Philips 470A with an impressive round tuning dial of long-dead radio stations. I suppose with a long-wire aerial back in 1938 it might have been possible to receive some of these in favourable conditions, at least the closer ones. Eiffel Tower perhaps?

Paul_RK · 7th Sep 2023, 10:42 pm

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Originally Posted by 60 oldjohn

Has anyone a radio marked with BBC Ottringham ?

Not me - can't say I recall spotting Moorside Edge on a tuning scale before either!

Paul

russell_w_b · 8th Sep 2023, 7:48 pm

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Originally Posted by 60 oldjohn

Has anyone a radio marked with BBC Ottringham ?

Must be a continental model made between 1943 and 1953, yes? That's where Ottringham was aimed, although there was a Home Service relay TX for the E. Riding.

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