2019 Solihull TV Junk-Swap and Get-Together - Page 3 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

1955APREN · 15th Apr 2019, 7:07 am

Hi Mike
Thanks for your reply but as yet no information received.
Regards Derrick

Mikey405 · 15th Apr 2019, 8:04 am

Sorry Derrick. I'm not sure why I didn't send it. I think it must be my great age.

I'd like to say that I'm not always this unreliable but I rather suspect I am.

Kind regards.

From Mike.

Mikey405 · 28th Apr 2019, 7:01 am

Hi all.

Regarding accommodation for the meetup, a few people have chosen to stay in a comfy hotel in the evening of the 11th. The hotel is The Oak in Hockley Heath and is reasonably priced and not far from the meetup. It's also on the road joining on to the M42 / M40 so good for the Warwickshire NVCF too.

https://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/the...=total;ucfs=1&

I look forward to seeing everyone in a couple of weeks.

Thanks all.

Kind regards.

From Mike.
Ps. Don't forget your name badges. Anything will be fine but if you could put your forum name and real name on them then that would be perfect.

Pps. Also don't forget to bring some electrical-related junk for the pile. And a big car to take it all away again.

TNC · 30th Apr 2019, 3:46 pm

Hi Mike,

Sorry I'm a bit late off the mark this year but would love to pop in
to share the fun!

I'm hoping the Bush TC165 is still going strong!!

atb

Trevor.

pastyboy · 9th May 2019, 12:00 pm

Sadly we won't be able to get up, SWMBO at all times and at all costs puts up with a lot but with an imminent house move looming it would be pushing it a bridge too far to come up from Cornwall this year.

Will bring double pasties next year.

Stu

Mikey405 · 9th May 2019, 12:52 pm

Hi all again.

I'm afraid my weather-changing powers have been a bit under-par this year and it looks like it may be a bit gloomy.

However, it will be extra sunny indoors to make up for the wetness outside.

If I could re-state my usual nag again again again - If people could make sure they wear some kind of name badge with their forum name and real name then that would be brilliant.

Lunch will be at 13:30 (give or take) at the Drum and Monkey on Four Ashes Road but bacon sandwiches, tea, coffee, orange juice and all manner of other goodies will be served from about 08:30 in the morning until about 11:00-ish. Chinese / Indian / Pizza or whatever else can be ordered for those who wish to stay until late in the evening - and there is beer too.

Thanks everyone and I look forward to seeing you all on Saturday.

Kind regards.

From Mike.
PS. Sorry you can't come this year Stu - I'll be holding you to your pasty-based promise in 2020 though.

sexton_mallard · 11th May 2019, 8:12 am

I'm unable to come now due to problems at home. Have a great day and look forward to reading about all the shenanigans and the stories of TV resurrection!

Paul Stenning · 11th May 2019, 9:47 am

Have a great day today everyone. Hopefully someone can take a few photos during the day.

I can't be there unfortunately.

Richard_FM · 11th May 2019, 7:39 pm

Thanks Mikey & everyone else for a great day, especially Derek for driving me to & from Stafford.

How did the GEC repair go? it looked like it was producing a good picture when I left.

bobbyball · 11th May 2019, 8:08 pm

Thanks again to Mike for his generous and kind hospitality, and for those fabulous bacon sandwiches!

Courtney Louise · 12th May 2019, 7:08 am

Thank you so much for the amazing welcome that you always give and to your very generous hospitality.

Sorry I had to leave earlier than usual

Tazman1966 · 12th May 2019, 8:49 am

It sounds like it was an excellent day. Just a shame it was my weekend to work. I look forward to seeing the pictures.

alanmoore · 12th May 2019, 10:20 am

Hello Mikey , just like to say thank you for another brilliant day and your hospitality.
Best regards Alan.

Heatercathodeshort · 12th May 2019, 8:06 pm

Had a fantastic day Mike and thanks for hosting such a good get together.
We managed to get that wreck of a GEC/Sobell up and running... Lack of EHT was caused by the desaturation choke mounted on the LOPT sagging due to overheating and S/C turns. Shorting it out produced correct EHT and good width.The tube was very low emission but after blasting it to death we managed to get quite a good picture. The frame was all over the place caused by leaking caps and high value resistors, soon corrected.

I discovered a core adjuster tool in the base of the cabinet and yes it had been twiddled. Quite crazy as these receivers never need realignment. It can be easily corrected of course with a signal generator but it was decided to leave it alone once a reasonable picture had been obtained. I think we had all had enough of it!

It had been stored in damp conditions for decades so not a bad result really. It was great meeting up with all my friends and hope to do it all again some time in the future. Thanks again Mike. Regards, John.

Richard_FM · 12th May 2019, 10:02 pm

Good to hear the GEC was sorted out.

Did Jon Evans (aka Duke Nukem) bring it along as I noticed a similar set on his site? If so it was another item Barry the Bodger has been fiddling with!

http://www.thevalvepage.com/tv/gec/2019/gec_2019.htm

I hope to make it to the next one, as I really enjoyed myself.

neil29 · 12th May 2019, 11:40 pm

I bought the set at last years NVCF and after realising it was rougher than I thought when I glanced at it in the hall

I put it aside and never attempted to get it going. and then I thought why not take it to mikes and see if anyone fancies a challenge

and they did

.

Cheers
Neil.

Heatercathodeshort · 13th May 2019, 6:58 am

Challenge? Trial by fire Neil! Regards, John.

Mike Phelan · 13th May 2019, 8:41 am

A fantastic weekend - Mike's hospitality and comestibles are legendary.

petertheorgan · 13th May 2019, 10:30 am

Can I also add my thanks to Mike for allowing us all to invade his home and thanks again for all the hospitality
Fantastic day as always
Peter

1955APREN · 13th May 2019, 11:00 am

Thanks Mike for providing a very entertaining day good to see a old d/s mtv there one that gave John a big challenge.
John pleased to see that the set did not get the better of you, if it been me I would a gone for the Loptx
Richard
Thanks for being my navigator with my satnav and for for contribution regarding the m6 toll
Hope to meet you all again,
Kind regards
Derrick

15th Apr 2019, 7:07 am	#41
1955APREN Hexode Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Market Drayton, Shropshire, UK. Posts: 406	Re: 2019 Solihull TV Junk-Swap and Get-Together Hi Mike Thanks for your reply but as yet no information received. Regards Derrick

15th Apr 2019, 8:04 am	#42
Mikey405 Octode Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Solihull, West Midlands and Beaford, Devon Posts: 1,582	Re: 2019 Solihull TV Junk-Swap and Get-Together Sorry Derrick. I'm not sure why I didn't send it. I think it must be my great age. I'd like to say that I'm not always this unreliable but I rather suspect I am. Kind regards. From Mike. __________________ G7TRF

28th Apr 2019, 7:01 am	#43
Mikey405 Octode Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Solihull, West Midlands and Beaford, Devon Posts: 1,582	Re: 2019 Solihull TV Junk-Swap and Get-Together Hi all. Regarding accommodation for the meetup, a few people have chosen to stay in a comfy hotel in the evening of the 11th. The hotel is The Oak in Hockley Heath and is reasonably priced and not far from the meetup. It's also on the road joining on to the M42 / M40 so good for the Warwickshire NVCF too. https://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/the...=total;ucfs=1& I look forward to seeing everyone in a couple of weeks. Thanks all. Kind regards. From Mike. Ps. Don't forget your name badges. Anything will be fine but if you could put your forum name and real name on them then that would be perfect. Pps. Also don't forget to bring some electrical-related junk for the pile. And a big car to take it all away again. __________________ G7TRF

30th Apr 2019, 3:46 pm	#44
TNC Hexode Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, UK. Posts: 375	Re: 2019 Solihull TV Junk-Swap and Get-Together Hi Mike, Sorry I'm a bit late off the mark this year but would love to pop in to share the fun! I'm hoping the Bush TC165 is still going strong!! atb Trevor.

9th May 2019, 12:00 pm	#45
pastyboy Hexode Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 265	Re: 2019 Solihull TV Junk-Swap and Get-Together Sadly we won't be able to get up, SWMBO at all times and at all costs puts up with a lot but with an imminent house move looming it would be pushing it a bridge too far to come up from Cornwall this year. Will bring double pasties next year. Stu __________________ I'm a callins, get me outta here ! (I am also an erie but it's my day off)

9th May 2019, 12:52 pm	#46
Mikey405 Octode Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Solihull, West Midlands and Beaford, Devon Posts: 1,582	Re: 2019 Solihull TV Junk-Swap and Get-Together Hi all again. I'm afraid my weather-changing powers have been a bit under-par this year and it looks like it may be a bit gloomy. However, it will be extra sunny indoors to make up for the wetness outside. If I could re-state my usual nag again again again - If people could make sure they wear some kind of name badge with their forum name and real name then that would be brilliant. Lunch will be at 13:30 (give or take) at the Drum and Monkey on Four Ashes Road but bacon sandwiches, tea, coffee, orange juice and all manner of other goodies will be served from about 08:30 in the morning until about 11:00-ish. Chinese / Indian / Pizza or whatever else can be ordered for those who wish to stay until late in the evening - and there is beer too. Thanks everyone and I look forward to seeing you all on Saturday. Kind regards. From Mike. PS. Sorry you can't come this year Stu - I'll be holding you to your pasty-based promise in 2020 though. __________________ G7TRF

11th May 2019, 8:12 am	#47
sexton_mallard Hexode Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Ellesmere, Shropshire, UK & Co. Cork, Ireland. Posts: 362	Re: 2019 Solihull TV Junk-Swap and Get-Together I'm unable to come now due to problems at home. Have a great day and look forward to reading about all the shenanigans and the stories of TV resurrection! __________________ Dom Less snakes...more ladders!

11th May 2019, 9:47 am	#48
Paul Stenning Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cardiff Posts: 7,952	Re: 2019 Solihull TV Junk-Swap and Get-Together Have a great day today everyone. Hopefully someone can take a few photos during the day. I can't be there unfortunately. __________________ Paul Stenning Forum Admin/Owner and BVWS Committee Member

11th May 2019, 7:39 pm	#49
Richard_FM Octode Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Stockport, Cheshire, UK. Posts: 1,433	Re: 2019 Solihull TV Junk-Swap and Get-Together Thanks Mikey & everyone else for a great day, especially Derek for driving me to & from Stafford. How did the GEC repair go? it looked like it was producing a good picture when I left. __________________ Hello IT: Have you Tried Turning It Off & On Again?

11th May 2019, 8:08 pm	#50
bobbyball Octode Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester Posts: 1,138	Re: 2019 Solihull TV Junk-Swap and Get-Together Thanks again to Mike for his generous and kind hospitality, and for those fabulous bacon sandwiches! __________________ Robert

12th May 2019, 7:08 am	#51
Courtney Louise Octode Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nuneaton, Warwickshire. UK. Posts: 1,095	Re: 2019 Solihull TV Junk-Swap and Get-Together Thank you so much for the amazing welcome that you always give and to your very generous hospitality. Sorry I had to leave earlier than usual __________________ Life is long, life is short, both of these a daunting thought.

12th May 2019, 8:49 am	#52
Tazman1966 Nonode Join Date: May 2006 Location: St Albans, Herts, UK. Posts: 2,114	Re: 2019 Solihull TV Junk-Swap and Get-Together It sounds like it was an excellent day. Just a shame it was my weekend to work. I look forward to seeing the pictures. __________________ All the very best, Tas

12th May 2019, 10:20 am	#53
alanmoore Tetrode Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London, UK. Posts: 62	Re: 2019 Solihull TV Junk-Swap and Get-Together Hello Mikey , just like to say thank you for another brilliant day and your hospitality. Best regards Alan.

12th May 2019, 8:06 pm	#54
Heatercathodeshort Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Warnham, West Sussex. 10 miles south of DORKING. Posts: 7,814	Re: 2019 Solihull TV Junk-Swap and Get-Together Had a fantastic day Mike and thanks for hosting such a good get together. We managed to get that wreck of a GEC/Sobell up and running... Lack of EHT was caused by the desaturation choke mounted on the LOPT sagging due to overheating and S/C turns. Shorting it out produced correct EHT and good width.The tube was very low emission but after blasting it to death we managed to get quite a good picture. The frame was all over the place caused by leaking caps and high value resistors, soon corrected. I discovered a core adjuster tool in the base of the cabinet and yes it had been twiddled. Quite crazy as these receivers never need realignment. It can be easily corrected of course with a signal generator but it was decided to leave it alone once a reasonable picture had been obtained. I think we had all had enough of it! It had been stored in damp conditions for decades so not a bad result really. It was great meeting up with all my friends and hope to do it all again some time in the future. Thanks again Mike. Regards, John.

12th May 2019, 10:02 pm	#55
Richard_FM Octode Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Stockport, Cheshire, UK. Posts: 1,433	Re: 2019 Solihull TV Junk-Swap and Get-Together Good to hear the GEC was sorted out. Did Jon Evans (aka Duke Nukem) bring it along as I noticed a similar set on his site? If so it was another item Barry the Bodger has been fiddling with! http://www.thevalvepage.com/tv/gec/2019/gec_2019.htm I hope to make it to the next one, as I really enjoyed myself. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Hello IT: Have you Tried Turning It Off & On Again?

12th May 2019, 11:40 pm	#56
neil29 Heptode Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newport, Gwent, UK. Posts: 800	Re: 2019 Solihull TV Junk-Swap and Get-Together I bought the set at last years NVCF and after realising it was rougher than I thought when I glanced at it in the hall I put it aside and never attempted to get it going. and then I thought why not take it to mikes and see if anyone fancies a challenge and they did . Cheers Neil.

13th May 2019, 6:58 am	#57
Heatercathodeshort Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Warnham, West Sussex. 10 miles south of DORKING. Posts: 7,814	Re: 2019 Solihull TV Junk-Swap and Get-Together Challenge? Trial by fire Neil! Regards, John.

13th May 2019, 8:41 am	#58
Mike Phelan Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Near Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 4,416	Re: 2019 Solihull TV Junk-Swap and Get-Together A fantastic weekend - Mike's hospitality and comestibles are legendary. __________________ Mike.

13th May 2019, 10:30 am	#59
petertheorgan Hexode Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bromley, Kent, UK. Posts: 314	Re: 2019 Solihull TV Junk-Swap and Get-Together Can I also add my thanks to Mike for allowing us all to invade his home and thanks again for all the hospitality Fantastic day as always Peter

13th May 2019, 11:00 am	#60
1955APREN Hexode Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Market Drayton, Shropshire, UK. Posts: 406	Re: 2019 Solihull TV Junk-Swap and Get-Together Thanks Mike for providing a very entertaining day good to see a old d/s mtv there one that gave John a big challenge. John pleased to see that the set did not get the better of you, if it been me I would a gone for the Loptx Richard Thanks for being my navigator with my satnav and for for contribution regarding the m6 toll Hope to meet you all again, Kind regards Derrick