https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:30:07 +0000 MyBB https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9697 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:42:09 +0000 VintageClocksCZ]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9697 https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9683 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:02:25 +0000 Theodosea]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9683 Just joined the group today,
I am currently restoring/repairing an old analogue oscilloscope,

Regards nick ]]> Just joined the group today,
I am currently restoring/repairing an old analogue oscilloscope,

Regards nick ]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9678 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:52:36 +0000 CaptainPugwash]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9678
Newbie here. Ex Royal Sigs RR tech from way back and most of my working life afterwards spent in and around 2 way radio, cellular (analogue and digital) and now finally retired. 
Built myself a man cave at home as a get away and to save sitting in front of TV and am repairing various pieces of kit I own with varying degrees of success. 
A Marconi 2955R which is mostly now complete, but I need another sig gen to complete calibration of the sensitive RX. A couple of old Hameg scopes. One which is beyond rescue but the other works fine. Could no doubt do with some caps changing and I'll get to it one day. A couple of spectrum analysers which are OK except for batteries. Not worried about that. And the sig gen I bought as a spares or repair from a well known auction site which is turning out to be more challenging than the 2955 has been. I need to get it going though to complete repairs as previously mentioned.
Anyway, that's me in a nutshell. Sorry it's so long.

Best rgds

Vic]]>
Newbie here. Ex Royal Sigs RR tech from way back and most of my working life afterwards spent in and around 2 way radio, cellular (analogue and digital) and now finally retired. 
Built myself a man cave at home as a get away and to save sitting in front of TV and am repairing various pieces of kit I own with varying degrees of success. 
A Marconi 2955R which is mostly now complete, but I need another sig gen to complete calibration of the sensitive RX. A couple of old Hameg scopes. One which is beyond rescue but the other works fine. Could no doubt do with some caps changing and I'll get to it one day. A couple of spectrum analysers which are OK except for batteries. Not worried about that. And the sig gen I bought as a spares or repair from a well known auction site which is turning out to be more challenging than the 2955 has been. I need to get it going though to complete repairs as previously mentioned.
Anyway, that's me in a nutshell. Sorry it's so long.

Best rgds

Vic]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9655 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:46:33 +0000 decowoodie]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9655
Main interests are 40s/50/s tellies and 1930's radiosbut anything old and electrical might tickle my fancy.

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Main interests are 40s/50/s tellies and 1930's radiosbut anything old and electrical might tickle my fancy.

]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9620 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:07:42 +0000 Thorpey]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9620 https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9607 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:54:46 +0000 Radioedgar]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9607 https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9606 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:18:46 +0000 z0etr0pe]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9606

Main interests are preserving old audio tech from 1900's - 1999.

Have a few vintage radios and vintage test equipment.

Dabbled/destroyed lol electronics since a child but have gotten a little better, and certainly no expert!

Looking forward to chatting about my radio issues, etc.]]>

Main interests are preserving old audio tech from 1900's - 1999.

Have a few vintage radios and vintage test equipment.

Dabbled/destroyed lol electronics since a child but have gotten a little better, and certainly no expert!

Looking forward to chatting about my radio issues, etc.]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9573 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:29:25 +0000 Oemspace]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9573
Been keen on radio for years, mainly collect military and spy radios. For me it is important that they are working.

Oh yes I have a license. I did my city and guilds course many years ago.

Thanks for letting me in.]]>
Been keen on radio for years, mainly collect military and spy radios. For me it is important that they are working.

Oh yes I have a license. I did my city and guilds course many years ago.

Thanks for letting me in.]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9560 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:56:06 +0000 MW0SEC]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9560
Les.]]>
Les.]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9549 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:18:45 +0000 Vintage Port]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9549 Im James and I'm new here, but around on other forums. I am interested in valve audio predominantly, I also dabble with some T&M gear though often this is a bit of a challenge for my skill set. Consequently, I may ask many ignorant questions about quite random old valve kit!

My other interests include natural history and more recently light microscopy.]]> Im James and I'm new here, but around on other forums. I am interested in valve audio predominantly, I also dabble with some T&M gear though often this is a bit of a challenge for my skill set. Consequently, I may ask many ignorant questions about quite random old valve kit!

My other interests include natural history and more recently light microscopy.]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9541 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:03:18 +0000 marku]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9541
I have only just joined this wonderful forum, and am just starting to restore some Roberts radios, R707, R66 and a couple of R200s. I have been an RF engineer in Broadcast for many years, and am embarking on this as a (hopefully) absorbing hobby! I have a good selection of test equipment, Marconi 2018 sig gen, Spectrum Hound spectrum analyser and tracking generator, Marconi 8594 spectrum analyser with TG, usual psus. dvms component testers etc. 

At the moment I am looking at my 707, and was wondering if anyone might be able to please lay hands on a Schematic for the Mullard LP1179/2? 

As I say, I'm a newbie at forums, and apologies if this poat is in the wrong part, please advise if not!

Looking forward to a long association with everybody here, and hopefully even get some vintage sets up and running

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I have only just joined this wonderful forum, and am just starting to restore some Roberts radios, R707, R66 and a couple of R200s. I have been an RF engineer in Broadcast for many years, and am embarking on this as a (hopefully) absorbing hobby! I have a good selection of test equipment, Marconi 2018 sig gen, Spectrum Hound spectrum analyser and tracking generator, Marconi 8594 spectrum analyser with TG, usual psus. dvms component testers etc. 

At the moment I am looking at my 707, and was wondering if anyone might be able to please lay hands on a Schematic for the Mullard LP1179/2? 

As I say, I'm a newbie at forums, and apologies if this poat is in the wrong part, please advise if not!

Looking forward to a long association with everybody here, and hopefully even get some vintage sets up and running

]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9512 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 09:24:18 +0000 JCB]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9512 https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9469 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:56:51 +0000 DuncanH]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9469
Just saying hello. I was on a different vintage radio forum a few years ago for the same purpose as I joined this.

I am in the Glasgow area and have a Bush DAC 90 A that worked up until about 20 years ago. I would like to get it repaired and (hopefully) have it added to with a suitable circuit to accept an input from a phone or DAB radio. Life events took over previously, but things are now looking sufficiently positive to move on with plans.

Looking forward to being part of the forum.

Duncan]]>
Just saying hello. I was on a different vintage radio forum a few years ago for the same purpose as I joined this.

I am in the Glasgow area and have a Bush DAC 90 A that worked up until about 20 years ago. I would like to get it repaired and (hopefully) have it added to with a suitable circuit to accept an input from a phone or DAB radio. Life events took over previously, but things are now looking sufficiently positive to move on with plans.

Looking forward to being part of the forum.

Duncan]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9463 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:36:04 +0000 joaquin]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9463 First of all, I apologize for my English. Although I've had to use it both spoken and written in my professional life, I know I'm not bilingual and I'm sure I make serious mistakes in its use. I came across this forum looking for a manual for a piece of laboratory equipment I just purchased, trying to complete my simple lab. I'm an electronics engineer, but I've been retired for three years. This has allowed me to pursue my hobbies, which, during my working life, I haven't been able to pay much attention to. During my university studies, I didn't have the opportunity to see vacuum tubes (since they were already obsolete and are currently only used in very specific environments, although I've heard that, due to their quality, miniature tubes are being studied for use in certain equipment where such quality is required). That's the reason I wanted to delve into the world of tube-based devices. I believe this forum will provide me with a lot of new knowledge and that I may also be able to contribute something within my capabilities. I collect and repair vintage radios and valve-based electronic instruments. I'm also a lover of antique mechanical clocks, collecting grandfather clocks, wall clocks, table clocks, pocket watches, and wristwatches (I don't enjoy repairing quartz watches; I find them boring).
I hope I haven't bored you, and I'm here for whatever I can help with. Best regards, Joaquin.]]> First of all, I apologize for my English. Although I've had to use it both spoken and written in my professional life, I know I'm not bilingual and I'm sure I make serious mistakes in its use. I came across this forum looking for a manual for a piece of laboratory equipment I just purchased, trying to complete my simple lab. I'm an electronics engineer, but I've been retired for three years. This has allowed me to pursue my hobbies, which, during my working life, I haven't been able to pay much attention to. During my university studies, I didn't have the opportunity to see vacuum tubes (since they were already obsolete and are currently only used in very specific environments, although I've heard that, due to their quality, miniature tubes are being studied for use in certain equipment where such quality is required). That's the reason I wanted to delve into the world of tube-based devices. I believe this forum will provide me with a lot of new knowledge and that I may also be able to contribute something within my capabilities. I collect and repair vintage radios and valve-based electronic instruments. I'm also a lover of antique mechanical clocks, collecting grandfather clocks, wall clocks, table clocks, pocket watches, and wristwatches (I don't enjoy repairing quartz watches; I find them boring).
I hope I haven't bored you, and I'm here for whatever I can help with. Best regards, Joaquin.]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9446 Wed, 28 May 2025 12:17:18 +0000 Todd1956]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9446 I found this place after looking for info on the Trio 9R-59D I had just acquired to use with a QRP CW transmitter I built years back. It was a thread re the ECC85 valve.
The 9R-59D is a drifty and hummy bit of kit and I'm in the process of improving my Trio and am having quite some success. I'd happily share my mods etc.
I also have a tidy 1946 Philco A353 that I have sorted out and many other radios have passed through my hands and workshop over the last few decades.
My background is elecronics tech and I served a 4 year MOD apprenticeship (remember those?) I am just about to retire from 40+years in tech support. 
73 for now
Alan G0KMC]]> I found this place after looking for info on the Trio 9R-59D I had just acquired to use with a QRP CW transmitter I built years back. It was a thread re the ECC85 valve.
The 9R-59D is a drifty and hummy bit of kit and I'm in the process of improving my Trio and am having quite some success. I'd happily share my mods etc.
I also have a tidy 1946 Philco A353 that I have sorted out and many other radios have passed through my hands and workshop over the last few decades.
My background is elecronics tech and I served a 4 year MOD apprenticeship (remember those?) I am just about to retire from 40+years in tech support. 
73 for now
Alan G0KMC]]>