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12th Sep 2007, 9:04 pm | #1 |
Nonode
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Walsall Wood, Aldridge, Walsall, UK.
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"Build-As-You-Learn" Courses
Hi!
I'm most of our Members will remember the innumerable advertisements plastered over the pages of every UK electronics magazine for assorted types of "Build-As-You-Learn" courses, which, I think, lasted 'till the late 70s! What intrigues me is, does anyone have any memories of either completing successfully or attempting unsuccessfully to build the equipment offered with these, which varied from a crystal set to (allegedly!) a 9-valve AM/FM "Luxury Receiver"! I do have vague memories of the 'scope you got, a basic affair with a 3" CRT, three EF80s, a 4-position (uncalibrated) TB rotary switch and a single variable Y-gain control! I also remember the assembly instructions, those I saw consisted of vague Egyptian hieroglyphics in purple duplicating-ink on what looked suspiciously like Izal Medicated!!! I'd be *very interested* to hear any other Member's experiences of this tackle, particularly prices, as none were ever shown, and:- a) Did anybody actually *get* a "9-Valve Luxury AM/FM Receiver!" - and; b) Did it actually *work*?! Chris Williams PS! Did one of the magazines actually try out and review one of these courses once? Last edited by Chris55000; 12th Sep 2007 at 9:23 pm. Reason: Spelling! |
12th Sep 2007, 9:17 pm | #2 |
Retired Dormant Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK.
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Re: "Build-As-You-Learn" Courses
I never got as far as using the scope to build the projects , I had seriously run out of money by the time the scope was finished.
I was only 14 at the time and I do remember it wiped my entire wages from a summer holiday job to build the scope , seems ridiculous but it was only about £50. ( late 60's) The scope was very basic indeed and really was no more than a monitor. Heathkit was the preferred option for self build in kit form and ending up with a useful working instrument |