| |
Hi, and
welcome to my Web Site. As background information, I
originally trained as a 'Sparks' (Radio Operator) in the
Merchant Navy. That however was more years ago than I
care to remember, but lets just say that transistors had
certainly not arrived on the scene at that time, and all
of my original education was on valves. It was during
these early days that I acquired my Amateur Radio Licence
(G3UKL) but regretfully have not been active on the air
for over 20 years. |
| |
|
| |
After some
time associated with the above I worked for various
companies involved in the Radio/Electronics Industry. I
spent some time at Marconi and also at EKCO, both in
Essex / England, as at that time I was living in
Southend, not to distant from either. However electronics
was changing just as fast then as it is today and I
decided to go into Computers, which were still valves
over 30 years ago, although at that time they were called
Tabulators. Up until 5 years ago when I took early
retirement, I had spent 25 years with a major Computer
Manufacturer often referred to as 'Big Blue'. Many
changes took place over the course of those 25 years, and
I ended up more orientated towards the Software side of
the Industry than the Hardware. However throughout all of
those years my love of valves never diminished and I have
been repairing and restoring all kinds of valve equipment
for over 35 years. |
| |
|
| |
Currently I
have something in excess of 600 Radios awaiting
repair/restoration or in some cases just to cannibalise,
and have repaired valve equipment as diverse as Watch
Timing Machines to Test Equipment as well as more
commonly, Hi-Fi Amplifiers, Jukeboxes and
Radio/Radiograms. I have a large amount of Service Data
and Information collected over the years, at a recent
count, something over 5000 items. I have listed a sample
of the more common Radios (Service Data) on other pages
but if you do not see what you require please Email me,
as the list are not complete (It took me long enough
entering these!!). |
| |
|
| |
I have also
acquired a reasonably large number of valves over the
years, and have listed those that I have in sufficient
quantities to make it worth telling you about. As before
if what you are looking for is not listed please Email
me, you never know I may have the odd one you require
lying about. |
| |
|
| |
At any one
time I usually have between 15 - 20 Fully Reconditioned
Radios from the 30's through to the 60's for sale. I
undertake Repairs or Restoration of all types of valve
equipment on a NO charge for an estimate basis, but you
must arrange transportation of your equipment to and from
me. |
| |
|
| |
Well if you
got this far I guess you must be interested in Radios! I
hope that the information on the following pages proves
useful to you, and if I can assist with any valve related
problems you may have, please Email me. |
| |
|
| |
Malcolm G3UKL |
