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Clubs, Groups and Societies For discussions about various clubs, groups and societies relating to our hobbies, such as the BVWS (incl RetroTechUK), BATC, RSGB, APTS, CLPGS, THG, TCC, BECG, MCR21 etc. This is NOT an official forum for any of these organisations. |
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11th May 2009, 11:35 am | #41 |
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Re: NVCF - Thanks for a great event
Fantastic day out, thanks to the organisers for a job well done. Great to see everyone again.
I managed to make off with some spare knobs as well as a bag of BVWS capacitors. Being short on space, I brought back a tiny Bambinetta early German tranny and a Roberts R66 (Thanks Chris). See you all again at Harpenden next month! Neil
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11th May 2009, 1:26 pm | #42 |
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Re: NVCF - Thanks for a great event
Just to echo everyone else, another excellent Fair, much to see and buy and I came away with a very attractive white Hacker Sovereign in full working order. Many thanks to all involved in the organisation of this event. Already looking forward to next years.
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11th May 2009, 3:57 pm | #43 |
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Re: NVCF - Thanks for a great event
I would also like to voice my appreciation for yesterday's NVCF. It was my first one and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Even the wife commented when we went in that for once I was speechless...
I don't wish to use expletives on this forum but I feel that I must mention my prize acquisition of yesterday... a Commodore PET... Mods - I'll understand if you want to censor this post for unacceptable language... Seriously though, I can't wait for next year's event! Thanks to all who were involved. |
11th May 2009, 5:18 pm | #44 |
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Re: NVCF - Thanks for a great event
Hi,
Went to the event had a great day. Saw a few friends and talked to quite a few others. Did not intend getting much but did spend some money. Came away with some caps (bvws stand), 2 books, some magazines, 4 EL84s, RS Hygrade mains transformer (suitable for Mullard 5-10 when I get round to building it) and last but not least a Pye 691 IF strip if I need it when/if I resurect my colour TV from the garden shed. Its a pity the event is now held only once a year. A great event and many thanks to the organisers. Best Regards Fred (G0BYU) |
11th May 2009, 5:27 pm | #45 |
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Re: NVCF - Thanks for a great event
I'd like to add my thanks to the organisers for an excellent event...and I would also praise the venue for good food, free parking and pleasant stewards...in this day and age something of a result.
It was enjoyable meeting up with Forum members and special thanks to Neil29 who kindly came up from Gwent with a FOC Bradford chassis Granada colour telly for me to struggle with!! Trevor. |
11th May 2009, 6:10 pm | #46 |
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Re: NVCF - Thanks for a great event
Thanks to the organizers for a great event. I think this venue is better than the NEC.
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11th May 2009, 7:14 pm | #47 |
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Re: NVCF - Thanks for a great event
First time to the NVCF for me - and it won't be the last. A well organised event with ample parking and well laid out stalls. Thanks to all the organisers for their time and effort.
As with WB & Harpy, it is very difficult not to empty your wallet and fill up the boot. I collected a Pye 110 405 TV from Jayoldstuff ( thanks Jay). A super little KB Royal Star from Dr. Watts ( thanks Dave) who has already made a fab job of cleaning it up - and even provided me a diagram and pictures on how it came apart! It seems I've got the easy bit now! Bought some radio books, a box of 'odds & sods' a rather dirty Ekco AM/FM set for £3.50, lots of spare boxed valves (10 for a tenner) and various other bits. I looked at a HMV 1807 TV a few times , but when I had decided to part with my £45 - it had gone!! On the way home, picked up a Bush TV62 that I had bought on Ebay a month or so ago from a seller in Somerset. All looks nice, VERY dusty inside - complete with original instruction manual - all for £56!! So all in all - a very good weekend. Cheers, SimonT.
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11th May 2009, 8:50 pm | #48 |
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Re: NVCF - Thanks for a great event
Yes, an excellent day, a good venue & without the parking fees that the NEC charge.
Came home with a grill cloth & a Mullard MAS97 complete with original instruction leaflet. I wonder whether its EFM1 is ok..... Mark. |
11th May 2009, 9:27 pm | #49 |
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11th May 2009, 9:28 pm | #50 |
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Re: NVCF - Thanks for a great event
Thanks from me too to the organisers. Nice to bump into Mike and Jeffrey on the bring-and-buy. An excellent event, as usual - found some Paste Polishing No 5, and spent some happy moments rummaging through boxes of knobs - isn't this a pleasure - but didn't find what I wanted. However I picked up plenty of other useful stuff including over 100 cheap 78s plus some 10" sleeves.
I agree with all who said they prefer the Warwickshire venue to the NEC. However I still miss the October event; the NVCF is too good to be just once a year! Having said that, I'm not in any position to complain as I can't volunteer to help organise it, so once more, well done to those who do!
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11th May 2009, 10:36 pm | #51 |
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Re: NVCF - Thanks for a great event
Hi All,
I would just like to say thanks to Neil29 for very kindly bringing a Philips 550 all the way from Gwent for me and to Mikemushradio for very kindly transporting it all the way from the NVCF to Newcastle Upon Tyne. Thanks also to Tas for letting me know about it in the first place and everyone who offered to bring it up to me if mike could not. I could hardly have imagined that so many people would be so willing to make this happen! Many thanks to all concerned once again, All the very best, Chris. |
12th May 2009, 12:25 am | #52 |
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Re: NVCF - Thanks for a great event
Thanks to all involved for another great Sunday out - can we go back to having one in September as well please? Even better if it could be in the North, perhaps somewhere near Rotherham?
Thanks as well to those who acted as couriers/carriers for others. Peter |
12th May 2009, 1:31 pm | #53 |
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Re: NVCF - Thanks for a great event
Bit late in getting on this thread but I'd also like to thank the organizers for putting on such a great day, it was excellent!! It was great to see some old faces and new, I came back with ...... Ahem!! far too much than I should have but I've not got into trouble yet! Roll on next year!
Cheers
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12th May 2009, 7:28 pm | #54 |
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..and belated thanks from a late returner-home!
Spent more than I should but that's always a good sign (and a bit on the museum table too - well done Dave & Jeffrey for that too!) Finally, nice to see the display and the radio-operator going strong. Best 73s! D
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I would like to thank the organisers for a great day out. I agree with all those who prefer the Warwickshire venue to the NEC, no hassle /queuing for stall holders. John. |
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13th May 2009, 7:20 pm | #56 |
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Re: NVCF - Thanks for a great event
I'd also like to add my thanks and appreciation for a great event. Also to thank Richard (Dickie) for the Gould 1604 scope, as we seem to have missed each other.
I have attached a picture of myself with eight 1604 scopes in the back of a Transit van about twenty years ago, checking the data on a Baker 32 channel waveform analyser, happy days and only 4 pay packets off retirement. Many thanks to Richard and all the organisers of the event and Regards Stan.
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14th May 2009, 7:53 am | #57 |
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Re: NVCF - Thanks for a great event
Yes its a shame we missed each other, the problem was having too much to see and do. There's always next year! It was a great day out - many thanks to all those who put in a lot of voluntary effort to make it happen.
Glad the 'scope has found a good home. Are you going to search for another seven to complete your collection
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14th May 2009, 8:59 am | #58 |
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Re: NVCF - Thanks for a great event
Oh well - the ice cream van has gone and the car park is empty.
We've all filled up more of our sheds and garages than we took from there; time to shut the gates and start repairing them, and look forward to seeing you all at the next event.
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