Kolster Brandes RV80. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ekcopyephilips · 15th Dec 2012, 6:28 pm

Hi All

Can anyone tell me exactly what sort of set a KB Sovereign RV80 is please. Is it DS, B&W or colour and what sort of period were they produced.

Many thanks

Mike

FERNSEH · 15th Dec 2012, 6:55 pm

The RV80 is a 21" or 23" 405 line receiver, can't remember the screen size. Quite rare and a very desirable set. Early 1961. Enjoy 405 lines on a big screen TV.

DFWB.

ekcopyephilips · 15th Dec 2012, 7:03 pm

Ok

thanks for the info, there is one for sale five minutes down the road from me, if anyone is interested PM me and ill pass on the details.

FERNSEH · 15th Dec 2012, 7:41 pm

Picture of a KB RV80. Looks good.

DFWB.

Colourstar · 15th Dec 2012, 11:55 pm

The RV80 is a 23" model with twin speakers, tone control and 'magic eye' contrast control. In other words ... the works! 93 gns new (legs 39/6) and as David says, vintage 1961. Lovely!

Steve

FERNSEH · 16th Dec 2012, 12:19 am

Info for the RV80 can be found in the 1961/2 Newnes R and T servicing book, pages 412 to 416. The CRT is a Brimar C23AG which I guess is similar to the Mullard AW59-90.
Someone give this set a good home. Make it your "flagship" 405 receiver.

DFWB.

Colourstar · 16th Dec 2012, 11:42 am

Must say I'm tempted David! I do already have a comparable flagship set- the imposing 23" Ferguson Golden Glide consolette. They may fight!

Steve

FERNSEH · 17th Dec 2012, 1:25 pm

Hi Steve,
It the kind of set I'd also like but now that the shop is closing I'm going to be pushed for space. Anyway I've got the 23" Pye V600, again an early 1961 405only set.

DFWB.

15th Dec 2012, 6:28 pm	#1
ekcopyephilips Hexode Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 440	Kolster Brandes RV80. Hi All Can anyone tell me exactly what sort of set a KB Sovereign RV80 is please. Is it DS, B&W or colour and what sort of period were they produced. Many thanks Mike

15th Dec 2012, 6:55 pm	#2
FERNSEH Dekatron Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, UK. Posts: 7,444	Re: Kb rv80 The RV80 is a 21" or 23" 405 line receiver, can't remember the screen size. Quite rare and a very desirable set. Early 1961. Enjoy 405 lines on a big screen TV. DFWB.

15th Dec 2012, 7:03 pm	#3
ekcopyephilips Hexode Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 440	Re: Kb rv80 Ok thanks for the info, there is one for sale five minutes down the road from me, if anyone is interested PM me and ill pass on the details.

15th Dec 2012, 7:41 pm	#4
FERNSEH Dekatron Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, UK. Posts: 7,444	Re: Kb rv80 Picture of a KB RV80. Looks good. DFWB. Attached Thumbnails

15th Dec 2012, 11:55 pm	#5
Colourstar Octode Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 1,398	Re: Kb rv80 The RV80 is a 23" model with twin speakers, tone control and 'magic eye' contrast control. In other words ... the works! 93 gns new (legs 39/6) and as David says, vintage 1961. Lovely! Steve

16th Dec 2012, 12:19 am	#6
FERNSEH Dekatron Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, UK. Posts: 7,444	Re: Kb rv80 Info for the RV80 can be found in the 1961/2 Newnes R and T servicing book, pages 412 to 416. The CRT is a Brimar C23AG which I guess is similar to the Mullard AW59-90. Someone give this set a good home. Make it your "flagship" 405 receiver. DFWB.

16th Dec 2012, 11:42 am	#7
Colourstar Octode Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 1,398	Re: Kb rv80 Must say I'm tempted David! I do already have a comparable flagship set- the imposing 23" Ferguson Golden Glide consolette. They may fight! Steve

17th Dec 2012, 1:25 pm	#8
FERNSEH Dekatron Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, UK. Posts: 7,444	Re: Kb rv80 Hi Steve, It the kind of set I'd also like but now that the shop is closing I'm going to be pushed for space. Anyway I've got the 23" Pye V600, again an early 1961 405only set. DFWB.