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847
posting i sent on 28th has not appeared what is happening on this forum ? sasha....
ew5243
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Jul 1, 2008
8:14 pm
848
... Nothing received here on 28th Sasha, so not sure where that one went at all. The forum has been very quiet of late though come to think of it. Anyone...
Gerry O'Hara
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Jul 2, 2008
4:18 am
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just to advise all that graeme and ted will be there as they have been offered a table for eug display contact graeme or ted for any other info or if you want...
ew5243
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Jul 2, 2008
10:04 pm
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Hello and Greetings! I am a new member originally from Australia but living in Surabaya on the island of Java in Indonesia for 20 years. It is wonderful to...
graemetsteel
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Jul 6, 2008
10:39 am
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Welcome to the forum Graeme and congratulations on acquiring your 'new' Eddystone. From your photos the set is most probably an S670 which was produced...
Gerry O'Hara
g8guh
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Jul 6, 2008
7:10 pm
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Gerry, thank you so much for the valuable information on my 659/670. I haven't been able to prise the back off the set (some WD40 might do the trick) but...
graemetsteel
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Jul 7, 2008
1:03 pm
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Graeme, Check to see if there are two 'half moon' notches in the case bottom where it meets the font panel. If so, these are there to insert a broad ...
Gerry O'Hara
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Jul 8, 2008
1:07 am
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Gerry, Thanks again for all your help. You certainly know your way around the EUG site. What a wonderful resource that is! I have aken a look at the underside...
graemetsteel
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Jul 9, 2008
4:04 am
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Graeme, Other case opening techniques include: - place the set so its standing on its front (ie. face-down with the rear of the case facing up)....
Gerry O'Hara
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Jul 9, 2008
4:23 am
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Graeme, I see from another forum that your receiver has front chrome handles. If it has tapped holes in the base of the cabinet (for tilt wedges/feet etc) you...
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superconjacko
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Jul 9, 2008
7:47 pm
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That's helpful information Mike. I'll try it! Unfortunately I don't have much technical expertise with radios but it would be interesting to see inside. ...
graemetsteel
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Jul 10, 2008
7:28 am
858
... Interesting to see that an Eddystone 659/670 just like mine has come up on Ebay: Ebay Item No. 260259538645 (ends 13 July). It will be interesting to see...
graemetsteel
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Jul 10, 2008
10:48 am
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Graeme, Another technique which can work is to loosen the rear fixing bolts only a small amout at a time. Then carefully tap with a suitable hammer (yes I know...
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Jul 10, 2008
2:33 pm
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Neat trick Mike. Thanks for the tip. Graeme ... only a small amout at a time. Then carefully tap with a suitable hammer (yes I know it sounds rough but it'd...
graemetsteel
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Jul 11, 2008
2:23 am
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Models 830/4 and 770R Mk II both arrived, as separate purchases from two different cities with dial string not broken but had shaken or 'jumped off' the...
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Jul 12, 2008
12:20 am
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Terry, Per my earlier email, please note that there are one or two articles on re-stringing dial cords for some sets in the 'Newsletter' and 'Lighthouse' ...
Gerry O'Hara
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Jul 12, 2008
4:14 am
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Well the 659/670 sold for just £26 on Ebay with five bids. That seems like a bargain to me. I understand from the EUG website that they are not at all rare,...
graemetsteel
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Jul 20, 2008
3:13 am
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Hello Graeme, As you say, a radio, like anything else, is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it – that my stock answer whenever I am asked the ...
Gerry O'Hara
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Jul 20, 2008
4:06 pm
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Hi Graeme The improvements may be nothing to do with the set but relate to time of day and propagation conditions for shortwave bands which can vary widely...
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Jul 20, 2008
11:04 pm
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Just back from holiday but most letters emails dealt with, i.e. steve h, tony k, sam g, still awaiting to see Ted re your query ian j, but meanwhile let's ask...
ew5243
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Jul 24, 2008
2:39 am
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Hello Sacha, I've just been speaking to Ted by landline. He knows the model concerned but never used one. he's going to make enquiries tomorrow (Friady). ...
GRAEME WORMALD
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Jul 24, 2008
9:31 pm
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Thanks Gerry for the always helpful and thoughtful replies (and also to VK2eii for pointing out that times of day affect what can be heard on any particular...
graemetsteel
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Jul 27, 2008
8:06 am
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Hello Graeme, If that’s a power transformer in the 670 then someone has done some extensive mods to the power supply (as originally it was an AC/DC set ...
Gerry O'Hara
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Jul 29, 2008
3:10 am
870
As title, RL18 or NR88 tube wanted. Anyone have one of these little critters in their stock ? cheers, Ben....
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Jul 29, 2008
8:44 am
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Hi, new to the group, ive been lurking for a while! A work colleague gave me an Eddystone EB-35 mk1 as a restoration project. MW seems to work, but most of the...
Martin
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Aug 2, 2008
12:10 am
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A good point re: the transformer and the posibility of other mods. I'll tread carefully. Thanks for the tip Gerry. ... set ... check it ... Eddystone ... (I ...
graemetsteel
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Aug 2, 2008
6:26 am
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Hello Martin and welcome to the Forum! I would start by contacting Ian Nutt to see if he has a replacement L6 in stock (also, he has just posted some lists of...
Gerry O'Hara
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Aug 2, 2008
8:19 am
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Martin, The coil you need is I believe part number D3518. I have these available in stock if you would like to email me directly. 73's, Ian M0ECQ To:...
ian nutt
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Aug 2, 2008
3:17 pm
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Hi Gerry, thanks for your reply, I have made a start, firstly giving the potentiometers and the switches a good soaking with servisol, then taking voltage ...
Martin
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Aug 2, 2008
8:26 pm
876
Sounds good Martin - I forgot to mention the 'sharp crack on the head with the butt of a screwdriver' trick! - I tried that on the OC171's in my EC10 but it...
Gerry O'Hara
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Aug 3, 2008
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