11 Set stuff

[kevin powles]

Gents, I have four of these coupling boxs available, all british made, all have light surface rust in places to the outer cases, all are nos, £50 each

Can post worldwide.

Kevin.

[cletrac (RIP)]

I got this Morse key off ebay in NZ for $20. It's dated 1940. Shipping was only $15. Stuff from the States is double that.
Does the Morse key use the same plug as the microphone? I ask because I have a few spares of those.

[cletrac (RIP)]

I got this watch off ebay. The holder is off one of my 19 sets but it looks like it's the same as the 11 set one.

[David Dunlop]

I think it was a standard item used with a number of wireless sets and even a few receivers. Not sure when it first came into use, however.

David

[Chris Suslowicz]

The original was plated brass and used on very early wireless sets, along with "Watch, Non-Magnetic, W/T" (which was actually cheaper than the standard pocket watch and had an iron instead of brass case). It ended up with with a stores code when they got around to numbering stuff, but was replaced by the bakelite version (which kept the same designation & code), presumably when they realised they would need them in large quantities and it was quicker and cheaper to use plastic.

Chris.

[cletrac (RIP)]

What would the thread size be on the screws that hold the watch holder to the Aussie 11 set? The holes are threaded and the screws out of a 19 set won't work.

[cletrac (RIP)]

I guess it doesn't hurt to have a bit of 'junk' kicking around. This bit of tele equipment had the screws I need holding those little latches in place. As a bonus, those latches are identical to the 11 set ones which are incomplete on my set! Fancy not noticing that before!

[cletrac (RIP)]

Originally Posted by cletrac

I got this Morse key off ebay in NZ for $20. It's dated 1940. Shipping was only $15. Stuff from the States is double that.
Does the Morse key use the same plug as the microphone? I ask because I have a few spares of those.

The Morse key showed up today. It's marked WT 8AMP NO2. On the back it has
WER
1940 with a circle around it.
This isn't the one for the 11 set, is it? I think the 11 set one should be a ZA2500. What else would this one be for in 1940?

[Bruce MacMillan]

I believe the correct VAOS # is ZA4500. There were two types, #2B & 2C.
These are WT8 No. 2 keys.

Louis Meulstee has a free download available on morse keys at http://www.wftw.nl/keyandplugv1%2003m.pdf

On page 8 there are photos of the Canadian key which has a 1940 date.

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by cletrac

The Morse key showed up today. It's marked WT 8AMP NO2. On the back it has
WER
1940 with a circle around it.
This isn't the one for the 11 set, is it? I think the 11 set one should be a ZA2500. What else would this one be for in 1940?

Could it be for this set

http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/mil_gb_...s_set_no9.html

[cletrac (RIP)]

According to Bruce's link, the Morse key would have been used with the 11 set too.
Does anyone have a spare mounting plate for one?
Those latches off my bit of junk weren't quite a bolt on item. The latch housings were threaded where the 11 set ones weren't. It was a simple job to drill the holes out and countersink them.
One of the 11 set castings was split but I didn't need them anyway.
Kevin, I now have two spare latch housings but there's no deadbolt assemblies.

[kevin powles]

That 11 set assembly is coming along nicely, many thanks to a work collegue who's dad lives in Melbourne, I managed to secure an Australian 11 set which he brought back in his hand luggage.

Kevin.

[Ron Pier]

Originally Posted by kevin powles

an Australian 11 set which he brought back in his hand luggage.

Kevin.

Blimey Kev. Who is your mate? Jeff Capes.....Desperate Dan?

Ron