AVO Multimeter survey - Page 101 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

AC/HL · 6th Feb 2019, 9:33 pm

Eight posts discussing an eBay auction deleted

Aitor Eneko · 6th Feb 2019, 10:12 pm

Another one for the survey

Avo 8 (mk1) panclimatic, steel case

Serial nº 168298-C-464

The Philpott · 7th Feb 2019, 12:21 am

Congratulations on your purchase of a Model 4 Aitor, i am glad it is going to a known restorer.

Dave

Aitor Eneko · 7th Feb 2019, 12:32 am

Thanks very much!

Serial is 93-2011

November 1933.

Aitor Eneko · 7th Feb 2019, 4:00 pm

Avo 40 mk1 perfect condition, all ranges working, baquelite case, no PF, horse shoe magnet,
now in my collection.

Serial nº 407597-744

Sinewave · 7th Feb 2019, 5:37 pm

I really can't remember if I've added these to the survey or not, (I have to Jeremy's Google sheet, I think) so to aid Ians document...

8 Mk 1's

6832.C.752
12778-C-453
19206-C-1253
26407-C-754
30682-C-155
42262-C-1255

Superscope · 7th Feb 2019, 5:55 pm

Great to see the mountain of Data flying in at the moment.

Herald1360,

Just as a check, does your new Model 7 Mk II 71303-A-557 have Pf Sockets ?
It should, but I don't want to assume anything.

Also, would you call the Colour Grey or Silver?

Jeremy,

Nice Haul you got there!
Would be interested to know the Case Style and Colour of the Model 7's.
Does the later one have Pf Sockets?

Aitor,

Likewise, ref post 2000, do you know the Case Style and Colour of those Model 7's.
Do any of them have Pf Sockets?

also ref Post 2002

Are you sure your Avo8 Pan-climatic is a Mk I ?
It's Date doesn't support that Mark.
1964 is the border between Mk II's and III's

Also, can you tell me what Colour is the Steel Case?
If original, it's likely to be Blue, Gold or Grey/Silver.

Sinewave,

Unless the Serials have only recently been added to Google Docs, they will have already
been included in the Forum Survey results, but I will double check.

Ian

Herald1360 · 7th Feb 2019, 7:15 pm

Well, I'd call it grey. A "hammerite" type paint finish with dark and light grey intermingled.

Yes it has Pf sockets though only one still has its blanking plug.

Aitor Eneko · 7th Feb 2019, 9:25 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superscope

Are you sure your Avo8 Pan-climatic is a Mk I ?
It's Date doesn't support that Mark.
1964 is the border between Mk II's and III's

You are right, is a model 3 i think, case is silver

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superscope

Likewise, ref post 2000, do you know the Case Style and Colour of those Model 7's.
Do any of them have Pf Sockets?

This Model 7 mk2 serial nº 3418-A-367-M metal case, with silver with Pf and the rubber pieces to seal them!! (blanking plug). It is in perfect condition.

The other one, sorry, i can not remember where i saw it.

Aitor Eneko · 8th Feb 2019, 12:01 am

Avometer 7 Mk1 baquelite case, no PF, serial nº 25383-A-651

Avometer model 40 no PF no case. serial 40571-742

Aitor Eneko · 8th Feb 2019, 12:30 am

Avo 7 mk1 silver metal case, with PF

Serial nº 33844-A-1251

Little work for Superscope for the weekend!!

Aitor Eneko · 8th Feb 2019, 2:30 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aitor Eneko

Thanks very much!

Serial is 93-2011

November 1933.

sorry, September 1933

Aitor Eneko · 10th Feb 2019, 12:41 pm

Another one for the survey list:

Avo 7 mk1 baquelite case, no PF 7744-17254

Aitor Eneko · 10th Feb 2019, 8:14 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aitor Eneko

Another one for the survey

Avo 8 (mk1) panclimatic, steel case

Serial nº 168298-C-464

As i told before, (see posts 2002 and 2009) probably mk2 or mk3, it was sold in 102 Pounds. I can´t see nothing special in it, does anyone know anything special about this Avo?

g4wim_tim · 10th Feb 2019, 10:08 pm

Model 8
61229-C-657

Still working great

Sinewave · 10th Feb 2019, 11:00 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aitor Eneko

As i told before, (see posts 2002 and 2009) probably mk2 or mk3, it was sold in 102 Pounds. I can´t see nothing special in it, does anyone know anything special about this Avo?

Nothing special. I don't see why someone wants one that desperately to pay that. I've got a few of them myself nice for the collection but otherwise nothing 'special'.

AndyGilham · 11th Feb 2019, 3:13 pm

Just to give you all an idea of variants of the Avometer.

Avometer Model 1
Avometer Model 2
Avometer Model 3
Avometer Model 4
Avometer Model 5
Avometer Model 6

Avometer Model 7
Avometer Model 7x
Avometer Model 7sx
Avometer Model 7 (Braille)
Avometer Model 7 (London University Special)
Avometer Model 7 Mk 2
Avometer Model 7x Mk 2

Avometer Model 8
Avometer Model 8R
Avometer Model 8x
Avometer Model 8s
Avometer Model 8sx
Avometer Model 8sv
Avometer Model 8sv (Special)
Avometer Model 8 (Braille)
Avometer Model 8 Mk 2
Avometer Model 8x Mk 2
Avometer Model 8sx Mk 2
Avometer Model 8 Mk 3
Avometer Model 8x Mk 3
Avometer Model 8sx Mk 3
Avometer Model 8 Mk 4
Avometer Model 8x Mk 4
Avometer Model 8 Mk 5
Avometer Model 8 Mk 6
Avometer Model 8 Mk 7

Avometer Model 9
Avometer Model 9sx
Avometer Model 9x
Avometer Model 9s
Avometer Model 9 Mk 2
Avometer Model 9sx Mk 3
Avometer Model 9 Mk 4

Avometer Model 40
Avometer Model 40 (Braille)
Avometer Model 40x
Avometer Model 40sx
Avometer Model 40x Mk 2
Avometer Model 47A
Avometer Model 47As
Avometer Model 48A

Avometer Model Type D

Avometer Model HR1
Avometer Model HR2
Avometer Model HR3

Avometer Model HS1
Avometer Model HS2

Avometer Model Multirange Test Set No.1
Avometer Model Multirange Test Set No.2
Avometer Model Multirange Test Set No.3

OY Universal Test Meter Unit No. 107

Some interesting variants there.....that may have only ever had small production runs.

Andy (Megger/AVO)

Sinewave · 11th Feb 2019, 3:47 pm

Wow, very interesting Andy! Some of those varients I didn't even know existed!

Aitor Eneko · 11th Feb 2019, 4:13 pm

Thanks very much, it is correct, but many variants and sub-variants are not in that list, for example: Avo model 5 there are 2 version, with the Zero made of metal and baquelite, there are Sub-variants in Avo 7, 40, etc with or with out PF, with old style binding post or front... Only in AVO 7 10 sub-variants...

As Andy said, it is very complicated and in that list there are models that i didn´t know to exist, like model 40 braille and others... Many thanks! With that interesting info that Andy attached and my own reseach of sub variants, i will try to make a complete list.

AndyGilham · 11th Feb 2019, 5:04 pm

Aitor
Yes i realize there are other 'build' variants, but i tried to avoid these and just stick with a list of official variants. The number of build variants runs into 100s, with different component values, lacquer changes, no. of windings on the transformers....etc.

Andy

6th Feb 2019, 9:33 pm	#2001
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,619	Re: AVO Multimeter survey Eight posts discussing an eBay auction deleted __________________ Bill, BVWS member

6th Feb 2019, 10:12 pm	#2002
Aitor Eneko Heptode Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain Posts: 597	Re: AVO Multimeter survey Another one for the survey Avo 8 (mk1) panclimatic, steel case Serial nº 168298-C-464

7th Feb 2019, 12:21 am	#2003
The Philpott Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Colchester, Essex, UK. Posts: 3,937	Re: AVO Multimeter survey Congratulations on your purchase of a Model 4 Aitor, i am glad it is going to a known restorer. Dave

7th Feb 2019, 12:32 am	#2004
Aitor Eneko Heptode Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain Posts: 597	Re: AVO Multimeter survey Thanks very much! Serial is 93-2011 November 1933.

7th Feb 2019, 4:00 pm	#2005
Aitor Eneko Heptode Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain Posts: 597	Re: AVO Multimeter survey Avo 40 mk1 perfect condition, all ranges working, baquelite case, no PF, horse shoe magnet, now in my collection. Serial nº 407597-744

7th Feb 2019, 5:37 pm	#2006
Sinewave Octode Join Date: May 2016 Location: Oxfordshire/Bucks borders, UK. Posts: 1,601	Re: AVO Multimeter survey I really can't remember if I've added these to the survey or not, (I have to Jeremy's Google sheet, I think) so to aid Ians document... 8 Mk 1's 6832.C.752 12778-C-453 19206-C-1253 26407-C-754 30682-C-155 42262-C-1255 __________________ Avometer, vintage Fluke and Marconi collector. Also interested in vintage Yaesu and KW.

7th Feb 2019, 5:55 pm	#2007
Superscope Octode Join Date: May 2017 Location: St Austell, Cornwall, UK. Posts: 1,018	Re: AVO Multimeter survey Great to see the mountain of Data flying in at the moment. Herald1360, Just as a check, does your new Model 7 Mk II 71303-A-557 have Pf Sockets ? It should, but I don't want to assume anything. Also, would you call the Colour Grey or Silver? Jeremy, Nice Haul you got there! Would be interested to know the Case Style and Colour of the Model 7's. Does the later one have Pf Sockets? Aitor, Likewise, ref post 2000, do you know the Case Style and Colour of those Model 7's. Do any of them have Pf Sockets? also ref Post 2002 Are you sure your Avo8 Pan-climatic is a Mk I ? It's Date doesn't support that Mark. 1964 is the border between Mk II's and III's Also, can you tell me what Colour is the Steel Case? If original, it's likely to be Blue, Gold or Grey/Silver. Sinewave, Unless the Serials have only recently been added to Google Docs, they will have already been included in the Forum Survey results, but I will double check. Ian

7th Feb 2019, 7:15 pm	#2008
Herald1360 Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leominster, Herefordshire, UK. Posts: 16,435	Re: AVO Multimeter survey Well, I'd call it grey. A "hammerite" type paint finish with dark and light grey intermingled. Yes it has Pf sockets though only one still has its blanking plug. __________________ ....__________ ....\|____\|\|__\|__\_____ .=.\| _---\__\|__\|_---_\|. .........O..Chris....O

8th Feb 2019, 12:01 am	#2010
Aitor Eneko Heptode Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain Posts: 597	Re: AVO Multimeter survey Avometer 7 Mk1 baquelite case, no PF, serial nº 25383-A-651 Avometer model 40 no PF no case. serial 40571-742

8th Feb 2019, 12:30 am	#2011
Aitor Eneko Heptode Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain Posts: 597	Re: AVO Multimeter survey Avo 7 mk1 silver metal case, with PF Serial nº 33844-A-1251 Little work for Superscope for the weekend!! Last edited by Aitor Eneko; 8th Feb 2019 at 12:51 am.

10th Feb 2019, 12:41 pm	#2013
Aitor Eneko Heptode Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain Posts: 597	Re: AVO Multimeter survey Another one for the survey list: Avo 7 mk1 baquelite case, no PF 7744-17254

10th Feb 2019, 10:08 pm	#2015
g4wim_tim Pentode Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Freckleton, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 213	Re: AVO Multimeter survey Model 8 61229-C-657 Still working great __________________ Building and tinkering for over 50 years, from 807's to digital amateur TV.

11th Feb 2019, 3:13 pm	#2017
AndyGilham Pentode Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dover, Kent, UK. Posts: 231	Re: AVO Multimeter survey Just to give you all an idea of variants of the Avometer. Avometer Model 1 Avometer Model 2 Avometer Model 3 Avometer Model 4 Avometer Model 5 Avometer Model 6 Avometer Model 7 Avometer Model 7x Avometer Model 7sx Avometer Model 7 (Braille) Avometer Model 7 (London University Special) Avometer Model 7 Mk 2 Avometer Model 7x Mk 2 Avometer Model 8 Avometer Model 8R Avometer Model 8x Avometer Model 8s Avometer Model 8sx Avometer Model 8sv Avometer Model 8sv (Special) Avometer Model 8 (Braille) Avometer Model 8 Mk 2 Avometer Model 8x Mk 2 Avometer Model 8sx Mk 2 Avometer Model 8 Mk 3 Avometer Model 8x Mk 3 Avometer Model 8sx Mk 3 Avometer Model 8 Mk 4 Avometer Model 8x Mk 4 Avometer Model 8 Mk 5 Avometer Model 8 Mk 6 Avometer Model 8 Mk 7 Avometer Model 9 Avometer Model 9sx Avometer Model 9x Avometer Model 9s Avometer Model 9 Mk 2 Avometer Model 9sx Mk 3 Avometer Model 9 Mk 4 Avometer Model 40 Avometer Model 40 (Braille) Avometer Model 40x Avometer Model 40sx Avometer Model 40x Mk 2 Avometer Model 47A Avometer Model 47As Avometer Model 48A Avometer Model Type D Avometer Model HR1 Avometer Model HR2 Avometer Model HR3 Avometer Model HS1 Avometer Model HS2 Avometer Model Multirange Test Set No.1 Avometer Model Multirange Test Set No.2 Avometer Model Multirange Test Set No.3 OY Universal Test Meter Unit No. 107 Some interesting variants there.....that may have only ever had small production runs. Andy (Megger/AVO)

11th Feb 2019, 3:47 pm	#2018
Sinewave Octode Join Date: May 2016 Location: Oxfordshire/Bucks borders, UK. Posts: 1,601	Re: AVO Multimeter survey Wow, very interesting Andy! Some of those varients I didn't even know existed! __________________ Avometer, vintage Fluke and Marconi collector. Also interested in vintage Yaesu and KW.

11th Feb 2019, 4:13 pm	#2019
Aitor Eneko Heptode Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain Posts: 597	Re: AVO Multimeter survey Thanks very much, it is correct, but many variants and sub-variants are not in that list, for example: Avo model 5 there are 2 version, with the Zero made of metal and baquelite, there are Sub-variants in Avo 7, 40, etc with or with out PF, with old style binding post or front... Only in AVO 7 10 sub-variants... As Andy said, it is very complicated and in that list there are models that i didn´t know to exist, like model 40 braille and others... Many thanks! With that interesting info that Andy attached and my own reseach of sub variants, i will try to make a complete list. Last edited by Aitor Eneko; 11th Feb 2019 at 4:40 pm.

11th Feb 2019, 5:04 pm	#2020
AndyGilham Pentode Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dover, Kent, UK. Posts: 231	Re: AVO Multimeter survey Aitor Yes i realize there are other 'build' variants, but i tried to avoid these and just stick with a list of official variants. The number of build variants runs into 100s, with different component values, lacquer changes, no. of windings on the transformers....etc. Andy