11 Set stuff

[Chris Suslowicz]

Originally Posted by things_green

I removed the centre cut-out today Chris, sounds similar but, unfortunately, no cigar....same element in the base with a mica cover but marked ;
"CUT OUT AUTO No. 7"
"CAT No. ZA 2412"
same for the bottom unit.

I guess its quite possible the top unit was in fact a No. 6, but its speculation and fervent hope
An upgrade unit perhaps?

and yes....the tubes, which I assumed (that mother again) was some sort of vent, is wired!

cheers,
Brent

They will be for different charging voltages and currents, I suspect. I have no idea how they work but suspect it's the equivalent of the old vehicle "control box" for regulating the dynamo charging the battery to prevent overcharge.

There's an aircraft one on ebay for 25 GBP or so (which is a silly price) as I think I paid 1 GBP for these. That one (with A.M. stores code) is 24V.

We need a section ZB VAOS from WW2 or thereabouts!

Chris.
(I thought the tubes were vents, too!)

[cletrac (RIP)]

Here's some close-ups of the banana plug. It has KEY in white lettering stamped into it and on the opposite side it has No11 stamped into it but not painted. The pin will be the same diameter as the regular Morse key plug.

[Chris Suslowicz]

OK, now I know what to look for I'll keep my eyes peeled for those at the next couple of rallies. (Vintage Communications Fair and the Luton Rally, both in May.)

I've turned up a couple of Plugs No.406 if you need one of those, and have spare No.9 and No.10 plugs as well. The No.11 seems to be a rather harder target.

Chris.

[cletrac (RIP)]

I got this key off ebay for the brass plate and plug and finger rest. The listing said it's a Navy plug.
That got me thinking, what did the radio trucks have to hold the key in place? That brass plate must slide into some slots.

[Mike K]

Some of the wireless sets had the key fitted into a sliding slot mounted in the set itself eg , the WS 109 and 101 and FS6

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by cletrac

That got me thinking, what did the radio trucks have to hold the key in place? That brass plate must slide into some slots.

Web straps and buckles on the key that secured it to the operator's thigh, forearm or anything else.

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Bruce Parker

Web straps and buckles on the key that secured it to the operator's thigh, forearm or anything else.

That leaves ones imagination in overdrive

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

That leaves ones imagination in overdrive

If I was trying to stoke your wild side I'd have said leather straps. You'll have to let your imagination go wild with web straps however...