The Thanks Thread - Page 39 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Mikey66 · 20th Nov 2017, 8:04 am

A big thank you to Simon (thermionic) for the radios.

Skywave · 20th Nov 2017, 10:11 pm

My thanks to Pamphonica (Jeremy) for the Hatfield 6-decade resistance box. As Jeremy mentioned, all the switches were indeed very stiff to rotate: all of those have been replaced. All the Rs. are 'on-spec.' as far as I can measure; every R is stated as 0.1% tolerance.
Overall, a very useful piece of kit for use as a calibration standard.

Al. / Nov. 20th.

fetteler · 20th Nov 2017, 10:32 pm

I'd like to say "Thank You" to Frank (frankmcvey) for sending me a back for a Colvern wirewound pot I am repairing. Very kind and thoughtful of you Frank and much appreciated.

Steve.

Reelman · 20th Nov 2017, 10:36 pm

Many thanks to Regentone001 for the two tape recorders. One has already provided the head cover to replace the damaged one I bought at Golborne.
Also was great to see the Avengers on 405 lines again, must be nearly 50 years ago since the last time! Good to hear the Regentone ‘gram as well.
cheers,
Peter

tim.norris · 21st Nov 2017, 10:40 pm

Thanks to Camtechman (Tony) For doing a super repair on a Bush VTR 103 Aerial , for the price of postage only , great job , Thanks.

Skywave · 24th Nov 2017, 7:36 pm

My thanks to Alistair D. for sending to me a copy of the manual for the Levell TM3 µ-voltmeter. And on that subject, my thanks also to Kalee20 for sending to me that very item.

Al. / Skywave / Nov.24th.

deliverance · 25th Nov 2017, 2:21 pm

My thanks to Les (Tower Radio ) for the cards for my HSVT thanks again Chris .

Al (astral highway) · 29th Nov 2017, 5:26 pm

Thanks to Emeritus for sending me some Teflon covered wire FOC!

terrybull · 1st Dec 2017, 7:07 pm

My sincere thanks to David G4EBT who took a detour of a good few miles to drop me some magazines. Thank you David. Good to meet you.

sobell1980 · 2nd Dec 2017, 7:50 pm

Huge thank you to Graham, one of the moderators for kindly sourcing me a 6P25 valve. Greatly appreciated. Arrived today. All working as should be so a great result. Thank you Graham.
Regards
Dave Smith.

The Philpott · 2nd Dec 2017, 8:12 pm

Thankyou to Chris (Herald1360) for the 10S/10614 leather meter case, which is in impressive condition, and now teamed up with my rebuilt 10S^46 avominor.

The nomenclature for military avo specs. at this time was quite varied, and either a Type H or a 10S^46 is a legitimate occupier of the case! (They are the same meter anyway..)

Pictured is the correct mode of insertion- it has been known for them to be shoved in 90 degrees out of synch., which makes them jam into the case. The correct method allows the leads to be rolled up and placed alongside.

Ta Chris!

Philips210 · 4th Dec 2017, 4:49 pm

A special thanks to Al (astral highway) for sending me a 6CW4 Nuvistor to build the 136MHz Satellite converter.

Regards
Symon.

eddie_ce · 4th Dec 2017, 5:06 pm

Many thanks to G8KBG Tony for providing me with service information for a vintage TV which I am about to restore.

turretslug · 5th Dec 2017, 5:44 pm

Thanks to Mike (Cobaltblue) for passing on some rather nice old meters to me, including what appears to be a genuine aftermarket AR88 signal meter ("genuine aftermarket" does seem like an oxymoron, though).

Also thanks to Phil G4SPZ and another Mike (Gridiron) for effecting the transfer to RWB of a BC348 chassis for me (an item that would surely have 99% of the general public muttering, "Get rid of that grubby old junk- fast!"- but is actually a very useful source of some very specific spares including output transformer/filter choke module, power/mode wafer switch and 350k/20k ganged gain pot for the cosmetically good but incomplete set here). The meters and chassis gained the British Heart Foundation a donation.

With Mike Barker's entertaining-as-always piloting of the auction, Mike Lewis's usual eclectic and useful stall and a chin-wag with Mike Izycky, a day positively flooded with Mikes!

Colin

Herald1360 · 6th Dec 2017, 12:39 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Philpott

Thankyou to Chris (Herald1360) for the 10S/10614 leather meter case, which is in impressive condition, and now teamed up with my rebuilt 10S^46 avominor.

You're welcome!

Always good to see end use pictures as well

vinylspinner · 6th Dec 2017, 5:10 pm

Thank you to Andy ajs37 for the monitor, just perfect for my workshop. Thanks also for bringing it to RWB on Sunday.

Nigel

Herald1360 · 6th Dec 2017, 6:32 pm

^^^

Seconded for the Tandberg music centre, ditto.

TowerRadio · 6th Dec 2017, 7:03 pm

a Big Thankyou to Frank McVey for the very impressive HSVT cards he made for me,Les (Tower Radio)

frankmcvey · 7th Dec 2017, 10:07 am

My pleasure, Les - thank you.

HamishBoxer · 15th Dec 2017, 2:08 pm

Many Thanks Graham(Station X) for fast safe arrival of the valves.

20th Nov 2017, 8:04 am	#761
Mikey66 Hexode Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Swinton, Manchester, UK. Posts: 288	Re: The Thanks Thread A big thank you to Simon (thermionic) for the radios. __________________ Regards Mike C

20th Nov 2017, 10:11 pm	#762
Skywave Rest in Peace Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chard, South Somerset, UK. Posts: 7,457	Re: The Thanks Thread My thanks to Pamphonica (Jeremy) for the Hatfield 6-decade resistance box. As Jeremy mentioned, all the switches were indeed very stiff to rotate: all of those have been replaced. All the Rs. are 'on-spec.' as far as I can measure; every R is stated as 0.1% tolerance. Overall, a very useful piece of kit for use as a calibration standard. Al. / Nov. 20th.

20th Nov 2017, 10:32 pm	#763
fetteler Octode Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands, UK. Posts: 1,247	Re: The Thanks Thread I'd like to say "Thank You" to Frank (frankmcvey) for sending me a back for a Colvern wirewound pot I am repairing. Very kind and thoughtful of you Frank and much appreciated. Steve. __________________ Those who lack imagination cannot imagine what is lacking...

20th Nov 2017, 10:36 pm	#764
Reelman Octode Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,464	Re: The Thanks Thread Many thanks to Regentone001 for the two tape recorders. One has already provided the head cover to replace the damaged one I bought at Golborne. Also was great to see the Avengers on 405 lines again, must be nearly 50 years ago since the last time! Good to hear the Regentone ‘gram as well. cheers, Peter

21st Nov 2017, 10:40 pm	#765
tim.norris Hexode Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Blackburn, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 282	Re: The Thanks Thread Thanks to Camtechman (Tony) For doing a super repair on a Bush VTR 103 Aerial , for the price of postage only , great job , Thanks.

24th Nov 2017, 7:36 pm	#766
Skywave Rest in Peace Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chard, South Somerset, UK. Posts: 7,457	Re: The Thanks Thread My thanks to Alistair D. for sending to me a copy of the manual for the Levell TM3 µ-voltmeter. And on that subject, my thanks also to Kalee20 for sending to me that very item. Al. / Skywave / Nov.24th.

25th Nov 2017, 2:21 pm	#767
deliverance Heptode Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 639	Re: The Thanks Thread My thanks to Les (Tower Radio ) for the cards for my HSVT thanks again Chris .

29th Nov 2017, 5:26 pm	#768
Al (astral highway) Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London, UK. Posts: 3,496	Re: The Thanks Thread Thanks to Emeritus for sending me some Teflon covered wire FOC! __________________ Al

1st Dec 2017, 7:07 pm	#769
terrybull Octode Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southwell, Nottinghamshire, UK. Posts: 1,690	Re: The Thanks Thread My sincere thanks to David G4EBT who took a detour of a good few miles to drop me some magazines. Thank you David. Good to meet you.

2nd Dec 2017, 7:50 pm	#770
sobell1980 Octode Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bromyard, Herefordshire, UK. Posts: 1,237	Re: The Thanks Thread Huge thank you to Graham, one of the moderators for kindly sourcing me a 6P25 valve. Greatly appreciated. Arrived today. All working as should be so a great result. Thank you Graham. Regards Dave Smith.

2nd Dec 2017, 8:12 pm	#771
The Philpott Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Colchester, Essex, UK. Posts: 3,682	Re: The Thanks Thread Thankyou to Chris (Herald1360) for the 10S/10614 leather meter case, which is in impressive condition, and now teamed up with my rebuilt 10S^46 avominor. The nomenclature for military avo specs. at this time was quite varied, and either a Type H or a 10S^46 is a legitimate occupier of the case! (They are the same meter anyway..) Pictured is the correct mode of insertion- it has been known for them to be shoved in 90 degrees out of synch., which makes them jam into the case. The correct method allows the leads to be rolled up and placed alongside. Ta Chris! Attached Thumbnails

4th Dec 2017, 4:49 pm	#772
Philips210 Nonode Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redruth, Cornwall, UK. Posts: 2,260	Re: The Thanks Thread A special thanks to Al (astral highway) for sending me a 6CW4 Nuvistor to build the 136MHz Satellite converter. Regards Symon.

4th Dec 2017, 5:06 pm	#773
eddie_ce Hexode Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: nr. Hannover, Germany Posts: 371	Re: The Thanks Thread Many thanks to G8KBG Tony for providing me with service information for a vintage TV which I am about to restore. __________________ Eddie BVWS Member. Friend of the BVWTM

5th Dec 2017, 5:44 pm	#774
turretslug Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Surrey, UK. Posts: 4,202	Re: The Thanks Thread Thanks to Mike (Cobaltblue) for passing on some rather nice old meters to me, including what appears to be a genuine aftermarket AR88 signal meter ("genuine aftermarket" does seem like an oxymoron, though). Also thanks to Phil G4SPZ and another Mike (Gridiron) for effecting the transfer to RWB of a BC348 chassis for me (an item that would surely have 99% of the general public muttering, "Get rid of that grubby old junk- fast!"- but is actually a very useful source of some very specific spares including output transformer/filter choke module, power/mode wafer switch and 350k/20k ganged gain pot for the cosmetically good but incomplete set here). The meters and chassis gained the British Heart Foundation a donation. With Mike Barker's entertaining-as-always piloting of the auction, Mike Lewis's usual eclectic and useful stall and a chin-wag with Mike Izycky, a day positively flooded with Mikes! Colin

6th Dec 2017, 5:10 pm	#776
vinylspinner Hexode Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sells Green, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 295	Re: The Thanks Thread Thank you to Andy ajs37 for the monitor, just perfect for my workshop. Thanks also for bringing it to RWB on Sunday. Nigel

6th Dec 2017, 6:32 pm	#777
Herald1360 Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leominster, Herefordshire, UK. Posts: 16,363	Re: The Thanks Thread ^^^ Seconded for the Tandberg music centre, ditto. __________________ ....__________ ....\|____\|\|__\|__\_____ .=.\| _---\__\|__\|_---_\|. .........O..Chris....O

6th Dec 2017, 7:03 pm	#778
TowerRadio Hexode Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bristol, UK. Posts: 349	Re: The Thanks Thread a Big Thankyou to Frank McVey for the very impressive HSVT cards he made for me,Les (Tower Radio)

7th Dec 2017, 10:07 am	#779
frankmcvey Rest in Peace Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cottesmore, East Midlands, UK. Posts: 858	Re: The Thanks Thread My pleasure, Les - thank you.

15th Dec 2017, 2:08 pm	#780
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,711	Re: The Thanks Thread Many Thanks Graham(Station X) for fast safe arrival of the valves. __________________ G8JET BVWS Archivist and Member V.M.A.R.S