https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:09:44 +0000 MyBB https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9625 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:57:57 +0000 Doodlebug]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9625 Browsing the web I came across this site of hers which you may find interesting.
https://techlib.com/area_50/Readers/Kare...#Humnuller]]> Browsing the web I came across this site of hers which you may find interesting.
https://techlib.com/area_50/Readers/Kare...#Humnuller]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9622 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:40:16 +0000 CambridgeWorks]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9622
Had a spare of days requiring multiple captcha being required at times where not previously experienced, such as my wife's iPad.

I also noticed that at times text I entered on forums or Facebook can have a "suggested" word replaced what I intended without me spotting it. Eg "archive" swapping with "achieve" and quite a few other examples I have experienced.
Whether AI alone or changes to text input spelling recognition I don't know.

I read today the NCA is getting rather concerned about possibility of AI generated video being used for alibis and so good a jury can be received it seems.
The BBC verify department must cost a fortune just to give the truth. Good job some care about it.
They will never be out of a job it seems.
Personally I would like things as they were rather than what they will probably turn into in times to come.

Rob]]>
Had a spare of days requiring multiple captcha being required at times where not previously experienced, such as my wife's iPad.

I also noticed that at times text I entered on forums or Facebook can have a "suggested" word replaced what I intended without me spotting it. Eg "archive" swapping with "achieve" and quite a few other examples I have experienced.
Whether AI alone or changes to text input spelling recognition I don't know.

I read today the NCA is getting rather concerned about possibility of AI generated video being used for alibis and so good a jury can be received it seems.
The BBC verify department must cost a fortune just to give the truth. Good job some care about it.
They will never be out of a job it seems.
Personally I would like things as they were rather than what they will probably turn into in times to come.

Rob]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9619 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:32:40 +0000 CambridgeWorks]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9619
An announcement I saw today tells about plug in solar panels to help power your house. 
Placed on a balcony or anywhere else outside.
No installation required it says. Just plug into a socket.
Hopefully arriving in next few months and available from Amazon, Lidl etc.
How would this work, assuming you are also connected to your electricity supplier all the time?
Edit. 
It seems electrical installation regulations are changing to allow for this.
Rob]]>
An announcement I saw today tells about plug in solar panels to help power your house. 
Placed on a balcony or anywhere else outside.
No installation required it says. Just plug into a socket.
Hopefully arriving in next few months and available from Amazon, Lidl etc.
How would this work, assuming you are also connected to your electricity supplier all the time?
Edit. 
It seems electrical installation regulations are changing to allow for this.
Rob]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9610 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:39:04 +0000 Doodlebug]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9610 Cameras, OB units, etc. Even clapper boards...........
see long list on left.
Some of you will know this site :-)


https://www.golden-agetv.co.uk/equipment.php?TypeID=1]]> Cameras, OB units, etc. Even clapper boards...........
see long list on left.
Some of you will know this site :-)


https://www.golden-agetv.co.uk/equipment.php?TypeID=1]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9605 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:12:59 +0000 boater sam]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9605
I do hope that this can happen before Paul Stenning and UKVRRR can take unfair profit from the data.

It is very nobel and generous of the member to make this available to the forum members.

Sam.]]>
I do hope that this can happen before Paul Stenning and UKVRRR can take unfair profit from the data.

It is very nobel and generous of the member to make this available to the forum members.

Sam.]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9554 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:21:44 +0000 peter scott]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9554
I use Firefox on a daily basis although I am using an older version that I prefer. I did log out and login again but I have not used the link in this message. Has anyone else received this message?

Thanks,

Peter

"Your Mozilla account and data will be deleted
Your Mozilla account is used to access free privacy and browsing products like Firefox sync, Mozilla Monitor, Firefox Relay, and MDN.
On Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025, your account and your personal data will be permanently deleted unless you sign in.

If your account is deleted, you’ll still receive emails from Mozilla Corporation and Mozilla Foundation, unless you ask to unsubscribe.

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact our support team."]]>
I use Firefox on a daily basis although I am using an older version that I prefer. I did log out and login again but I have not used the link in this message. Has anyone else received this message?

Thanks,

Peter

"Your Mozilla account and data will be deleted
Your Mozilla account is used to access free privacy and browsing products like Firefox sync, Mozilla Monitor, Firefox Relay, and MDN.
On Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025, your account and your personal data will be permanently deleted unless you sign in.

If your account is deleted, you’ll still receive emails from Mozilla Corporation and Mozilla Foundation, unless you ask to unsubscribe.

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact our support team."]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9546 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:48:56 +0000 bobhowe]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9546 https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9539 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:31:19 +0000 pamphonica]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9539
David became Vice Chairman of the BVWS in 1977, its' second year, then Chairman in 1979-1986 and Treasurer for a number of years from 1994. He was a close friend of the late Tony Constable.

I now have funeral details (Golders Green). If you wish to attend, please PM me. I will not post funeral arrangements on this open forum.

We expect to have an obituary in the Bulletin soon.

Rest in Peace, David. Your legacy lives on...

Jeremy]]>
David became Vice Chairman of the BVWS in 1977, its' second year, then Chairman in 1979-1986 and Treasurer for a number of years from 1994. He was a close friend of the late Tony Constable.

I now have funeral details (Golders Green). If you wish to attend, please PM me. I will not post funeral arrangements on this open forum.

We expect to have an obituary in the Bulletin soon.

Rest in Peace, David. Your legacy lives on...

Jeremy]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9528 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:58:42 +0000 boater sam]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9528
My difficulty is nothing compared with this.



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Sam.]]>
My difficulty is nothing compared with this.



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Sam.]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9524 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:04:10 +0000 bobhowe]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9524 the show been on and now i am reliving my youth at over 60 . Now is the question is who is your favourite hot gossip member mine is Perri Lister and Donna Fielding would be interesting to see whos name is popular PS the wife does not mind me watching the show as i did not get a chance in 1979 kind regards Bob]]> the show been on and now i am reliving my youth at over 60 . Now is the question is who is your favourite hot gossip member mine is Perri Lister and Donna Fielding would be interesting to see whos name is popular PS the wife does not mind me watching the show as i did not get a chance in 1979 kind regards Bob]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9517 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:14:21 +0000 ppppenguin]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9517
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  LSi_Oct25_BEM_Article.pdf (Size: 1.47 MB / Downloads: 19) ]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9505 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:53:20 +0000 ppppenguin]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9505 https://www.rewindmuseum.com/philipslaserdisc.htm

You may just be able to recognise the PP3 battery that I extracted from the remote control.

We all know that we shouldn't leave batteries in kit that's in storage but I can be as guilty as anyone. If I don't remove them completely, I'll put them in a plastic bag to leave with the kit.

Along with the LaserDisc player the same kind donor gave us a CED disc player with several discs, an N1500 VCR (the original one with mechanical clock) and an N1702.

I know these are not strictly broadcast kit but they are an important part of the history of TV. None of the video disc formats (nor the EVR film cartridge system) were very successful. Wrong products at the wrong time. The N1500 was a ground breaking product that led to the ubiquitous VHS. As always Philips went their own way and lost. Their V2000 system was technically good but couldn't compete against VHS which was then well entrenched.

For all the Betamax enthusiasts, this system did compete effectively with VHS for a while, especially in the USA. It also gave rise to the various BetaCam professional video cassette systems which dominated the broadcast world until the demise of tape as a medium.

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You may just be able to recognise the PP3 battery that I extracted from the remote control.

We all know that we shouldn't leave batteries in kit that's in storage but I can be as guilty as anyone. If I don't remove them completely, I'll put them in a plastic bag to leave with the kit.

Along with the LaserDisc player the same kind donor gave us a CED disc player with several discs, an N1500 VCR (the original one with mechanical clock) and an N1702.

I know these are not strictly broadcast kit but they are an important part of the history of TV. None of the video disc formats (nor the EVR film cartridge system) were very successful. Wrong products at the wrong time. The N1500 was a ground breaking product that led to the ubiquitous VHS. As always Philips went their own way and lost. Their V2000 system was technically good but couldn't compete against VHS which was then well entrenched.

For all the Betamax enthusiasts, this system did compete effectively with VHS for a while, especially in the USA. It also gave rise to the various BetaCam professional video cassette systems which dominated the broadcast world until the demise of tape as a medium.

  pp3.jpg (Size: 561.62 KB / Downloads: 29) ]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9497 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 06:37:37 +0000 ppppenguin]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9497 https://www.the-londoner.co.uk/the-south...l-archives]]> https://www.the-londoner.co.uk/the-south...l-archives]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9487 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:22:29 +0000 djrm]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9487 I wonder how and why this could occur, I have not found a way to contact DPD about this, but have verified that they delivered it using their online portal. Part of the senders address is visible there. No sure what to do about this. Any help or advice gratefully received, David.]]> I wonder how and why this could occur, I have not found a way to contact DPD about this, but have verified that they delivered it using their online portal. Part of the senders address is visible there. No sure what to do about this. Any help or advice gratefully received, David.]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9483 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 09:09:11 +0000 ppppenguin]]> https://golbornevintageradio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=9483 https://www.vam.ac.uk/east

It's a fabulous place. Entry is free, but be prepared to queue because you have to put all bags in lockers and this is a bottleneck. You can "Order an Object" free of charge which is brought to a supervised handling area. This is done in advance via the website.

There are very few labels on objects. It's all done via the vam.ac.uk website. Thankfully there's no app, just the website. There is good, free, wifi which you can access with minimal effort and no password. You enter the level you're on and the number above the rack. Then you get a list of the objects in that section. You can click for more details. Very obviously sitting on a database of the V&A's collection. It wasn't foolproof. Sometimes it didn't link to the right objects. Some racks weren't labelled and then you needed to enter the number on the tag attached to an item. This was often not readable because it was too far away to be legible.

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It's a fabulous place. Entry is free, but be prepared to queue because you have to put all bags in lockers and this is a bottleneck. You can "Order an Object" free of charge which is brought to a supervised handling area. This is done in advance via the website.

There are very few labels on objects. It's all done via the vam.ac.uk website. Thankfully there's no app, just the website. There is good, free, wifi which you can access with minimal effort and no password. You enter the level you're on and the number above the rack. Then you get a list of the objects in that section. You can click for more details. Very obviously sitting on a database of the V&A's collection. It wasn't foolproof. Sometimes it didn't link to the right objects. Some racks weren't labelled and then you needed to enter the number on the tag attached to an item. This was often not readable because it was too far away to be legible.

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