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07-12-15, 16:27
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Just an update folks... Work continues at a slow pace.. I know how Nigel ward felt when he did the brackets now !
Here we have Lauren's working repro, due out in the post as soon as I have tested the circuit from connector to antenna slot. Bear with me, these have been more of a twat to reproduce than I ever imagined !!
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is mos redintegro __5th Div___46th Div__ 1942 Ford Universal Carrier No.3 MkI* Lower Hull No. 10131 War Department CT54508 (SOLD) 1944 Ford Universal Carrier MkII* (under restoration). 1944 Morris C8 radio body (under restoration). 
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07-12-15, 19:22
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Looking good, email sent with info as requested.
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07-12-15, 22:51
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B-Set usage
It's probably been mentioned before, but the B Set portion of the 19-Set operates on a fixed frequency, which back in the 1940's, was a wide open frequency. Today, that frequency is smack in the middle of commercial aviation traffic and off limits, even with an amateur radio permit.
Yes, you can squeeze the coil inside the set to change the basic frequency, but the B-Set puts out such a dirty signal (including an FM component), it is not worth the risk. The aviation world is jumpy enough now, without them detecting weird radio signals from a very old radio and wondering what's afoot. If you want to have an intact B-Set in your 19-Set, fill it with dead valves. It will look great but do nothing harmful if accidentally turned on, and the main set and I/C will still operate. David
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07-12-15, 23:13
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It's all been covered before buddy, I know in the UK it's a no no to power up the B set. Mine will be isolated at the switch so it cannot be powered up ��
The none working variants of the bases I produce still take the antenna, they just don't have the PYE connector in the base or the link wire. Everything else is as per factory, in fact you could later render the none working ones working if you got the correct fittings etc etc.
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08-12-15, 14:18
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If it's not going to be powered up its better to get the none functioning variant... The hole etc is still present in the base but the PYE connector is omitted. The base can be unscrewed from the isolator.
It will save me making link wires and searching out connectors and clamp bars. And it will save you money too !
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08-12-15, 21:35
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02-01-16, 17:01
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Update.
Ian and Lauren your bases have been dispatched, I will catch up with you both reference postage costs, but no rush (I am on nightshifts) John yours are boxed awaiting postage quotes, I have another pair going to Canada at the same time, shown below..... These are a pair of repair jobs done on originals. Both fully functional now ! So if you have brittle B set bases lying around then don't chuck them, they can be repaired ! And Eric yours are in the moulds as I type
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Many thanks, await there arrival
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09-01-16, 01:52
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Lauren and Ian you guys should both have yours now, John's ready to go when I can get to the post office and Eric's are curing now......it never ends
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09-01-16, 18:41
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Richard, I have one with the metal top, but base is torn off. No center conductor. Is it worth sending over? Or just cut the metal top off to send?
I have another complete, but so limp, the antenna leans over to a 50 degree angle! (reminds me of something else, but I can't quite get my hands around it...)  I have another on one of the clamps for emergencies that seems sort of brittle... And another still in the wrapper. I am thinking to swap the clamp one for the saggy one and send that over. Just the metal bits. Might as well keep the rubber for later re-use for a display or such. Have you had good luck making 100% complete new ones? If so, how much? WOuld like 2. And I keep the complete ones here for rainy days... Jim
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10-01-16, 00:37
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Yes Ian and Lauren both have 100% working repro, I am short of PYE connectors to keep knocking them out. Ian sure they will give honest feedback on what they received.
I can resurrect originals no problem just send me what you got and what you want done. The Guinea pigs were sold workers for £65 each (totally undersold myself as the work involved is ridiculous) Drop me an email or message on FB and we will work something out I am sure.
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