02-05-2023, 07:56 AM
In the mid 70s I was often making things.
One such item was a ttl based frequency standard with 1MHz, 100KHz and 10Khz switchable outputs. I fabricated an aluminium case, the top and bottom using that blue mottled plastic coated type, often seen on test gear.
It was mains powered and the on off switch was an assembly containing a rocker switch together with neon indicator, this was from a fridge freezer.
Just a few years later I sold it at a junk sale as it was no longer required, nor likely to be.
Around 2010, at a rally, I was rummaging through a junk box under a table and picked it out. It looked slightly familiar, but I just couldn't think why.
Until I saw my callsign in Letraset on the front!
At 50p, I just had to buy it.
Still not of any use to me, but sits in a box somewhere now in my garage. Where it will probably stay, until the Final clearout, maybe ending up in a skip unless asomeone sees my callsign and decides to keep it as a memento?
On another note, an Ekco A22 that I repaired and replaced all out of tolerance components is pride of place on our lounge sideboard. With a minimod in the drawer below, it is used just occasionally, but more for demonstration. My 18 year old grandson just loves it and tells me never to sell it.
I think he might have a nice surprise one day.....
Rob
One such item was a ttl based frequency standard with 1MHz, 100KHz and 10Khz switchable outputs. I fabricated an aluminium case, the top and bottom using that blue mottled plastic coated type, often seen on test gear.
It was mains powered and the on off switch was an assembly containing a rocker switch together with neon indicator, this was from a fridge freezer.
Just a few years later I sold it at a junk sale as it was no longer required, nor likely to be.
Around 2010, at a rally, I was rummaging through a junk box under a table and picked it out. It looked slightly familiar, but I just couldn't think why.
Until I saw my callsign in Letraset on the front!
At 50p, I just had to buy it.
Still not of any use to me, but sits in a box somewhere now in my garage. Where it will probably stay, until the Final clearout, maybe ending up in a skip unless asomeone sees my callsign and decides to keep it as a memento?
On another note, an Ekco A22 that I repaired and replaced all out of tolerance components is pride of place on our lounge sideboard. With a minimod in the drawer below, it is used just occasionally, but more for demonstration. My 18 year old grandson just loves it and tells me never to sell it.
I think he might have a nice surprise one day.....
Rob