DIGEEC Digital clock. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

charliep303 · 4th Jun 2023, 1:32 pm

Hi. I've recently acquired an old digital clock (used to be my mum and dad's). I was really intrigued by it - I've never seen anything like it, but the only clue on it is the word DIGEEC.

I stuck that in Google and precious little came up, apart from a picture of one that looks just like it which linked to this forum - I saw a reference to a "Nixie tube clock" although I have no idea what that means.

I was just curious to see if anyone knew anything about them - when they were around, how common they were etc. It seems to work perfectly which is quite impressive, my parents reckon it must be at least 50 years old, and it just seemed like there, might be someone on here who would know.

Oh, and sorry if I've got the wrong end of the stick and it's not the sort of thing you discuss on this forum, but if that's the case be really grateful if someone could point me in the right direction.

Thanks in advance.
Charlie

paulsherwin · 4th Jun 2023, 1:47 pm

It's very unlikely to be an actual Nixie clock. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nixie_tube

Early domestic digital clocks used electromechanical flip-over displays, a bit like a pack of cards. Later ones used a number of electronic technologies - vacuum fluorescent displays (VFDs), LEDs and backlit LCDs.

Some photos would help us identify it. 'Digeec' is likely to be a no-name brand used by a Japanese or Hong Kong manufacturer.

Cobaltblue · 4th Jun 2023, 2:08 pm

Is this the thread your referring too:

https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=72158

Cheers

Mike T

paulsherwin · 4th Jun 2023, 2:09 pm

Sorry, turns out I was completely wrong and it *is* a Nixie clock! See https://www.worldphaco.com/uploads/T...S_LSI_CHIP.pdf

charliep303 · 4th Jun 2023, 5:47 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobaltblue

Is this the thread your referring too:

https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=72158

Cheers

Mike T

Yes! That's the one. Trying to upload a photo

charliep303 · 4th Jun 2023, 5:52 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulsherwin

Sorry, turns out I was completely wrong and it *is* a Nixie clock! See https://www.worldphaco.com/uploads/T...S_LSI_CHIP.pdf

Heh thanks for that link Paul, that's fascinating (although quite a bit went over my head....) I tried posting a photo but not sure I did it right........

Robsradio · 10th Jun 2023, 9:31 pm

A lovely clock and one I aspire to own one day maybe. I have a modern Nixie which gets so many comments from friends.

4th Jun 2023, 1:32 pm	#1
charliep303 Diode Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Whitstable, Kent, UK. Posts: 3	DIGEEC Digital clock. Hi. I've recently acquired an old digital clock (used to be my mum and dad's). I was really intrigued by it - I've never seen anything like it, but the only clue on it is the word DIGEEC. I stuck that in Google and precious little came up, apart from a picture of one that looks just like it which linked to this forum - I saw a reference to a "Nixie tube clock" although I have no idea what that means. I was just curious to see if anyone knew anything about them - when they were around, how common they were etc. It seems to work perfectly which is quite impressive, my parents reckon it must be at least 50 years old, and it just seemed like there, might be someone on here who would know. Oh, and sorry if I've got the wrong end of the stick and it's not the sort of thing you discuss on this forum, but if that's the case be really grateful if someone could point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance. Charlie

4th Jun 2023, 1:47 pm	#2
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 27,966	Re: DIGEEC Digital clock. It's very unlikely to be an actual Nixie clock. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nixie_tube Early domestic digital clocks used electromechanical flip-over displays, a bit like a pack of cards. Later ones used a number of electronic technologies - vacuum fluorescent displays (VFDs), LEDs and backlit LCDs. Some photos would help us identify it. 'Digeec' is likely to be a no-name brand used by a Japanese or Hong Kong manufacturer.

4th Jun 2023, 2:08 pm	#3
Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,875	Re: DIGEEC Digital clock. Is this the thread your referring too: https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=72158 Cheers Mike T Attached Thumbnails __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk

4th Jun 2023, 2:09 pm	#4
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 27,966	Re: DIGEEC Digital clock. Sorry, turns out I was completely wrong and it is a Nixie clock! See https://www.worldphaco.com/uploads/T...S_LSI_CHIP.pdf

10th Jun 2023, 9:31 pm	#7
Robsradio Heptode Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Isle of Wight, UK. Posts: 558	Re: DIGEEC Digital clock. A lovely clock and one I aspire to own one day maybe. I have a modern Nixie which gets so many comments from friends.