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Old 12th Aug 2012, 5:38 pm   #1
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Default Ultra 121 dial.

Hi found this one in a skip, can t find any images of it on the net, has any one got a dial they could send me a pic of or an image of the dial so I can scan it ? many thanks Jim.
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Old 12th Aug 2012, 8:31 pm   #2
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Default Re: Ultra 121 dial.

The various datasheets above have pictures but not terribly clear and no indication as to the order of the wavebands, though it's a fair bet MW is the middle one! Logically LW (with few stations) would be the inner, but.....

A clip from the manufacturer's sheet front page is attached.
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Old 12th Aug 2012, 9:21 pm   #3
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Thanks Chris.
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Old 12th Aug 2012, 10:03 pm   #4
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Default Re: Ultra 121 dial.

Hi Jim,

Don't know where my 121 is but it's in poor condition so I stored it years ago.

Pretty certain the dial is printed on the glass similar to the Philips sets.

The dial is driven through bowden cables.

The dial glass is edge lit.

These are rare sets but I have seen them in good condition.

Sorry I can't be of more help until I remember where the ULTRA might be stored.

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Old 12th Aug 2012, 11:47 pm   #5
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Default Re: Ultra 121 dial.

Thanks Mike, looks like the glass is about 5mm with a polished edge. I could scan a pic of the dial and then put it onto transfer paper, but its getting hold of a pic is the thing.
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Have one of these in my workshop for repair, just PM me and will get pictures as required.
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Old 13th Aug 2012, 2:22 pm   #7
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Thanks Dave, what a helpful bunch of guys you are!

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Ultra 121 Scan.
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Old 31st Aug 2012, 3:42 pm   #9
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I'm pleased so far but there's quite a way to go yet. A big thanks to David, Hamishboxer, for the help with the dial. I will keep you posted.
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Default Re: Ultra 121 dial.

I'm not sure how much use this is, but it's in my 1937 wholesale catalogue.
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Old 6th Jan 2013, 5:50 pm   #11
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Hello.
What a nice design radio, I love it !
If you should need new glass ,shaped or beveled or else. I am happy to do that for you..
Becouse I like this radio I want to shape it even for free inncase of need.

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Old 5th Mar 2013, 8:14 pm   #12
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Hi thanks to everyone for the help. jimi
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Just seen the post and was going to offer the scan again!

They are a great set and the one i restored certainly went well.
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