Today's 'Making History' has an article about early TV

"Bill Wright" wrote in message
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"Graham." wrote in message
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BB started publishing in 1942, wasn't that too late for the mechanical
scan era?

That's interesting. Hard to get any new publishing venture off the ground
at the time, due to paper shortages.

Were you a fan of Bernard Babani books Bill? They certainly formed
the basis of my interest in electronics, and I had several penned by a
certain Clive Sinclair full of simple transistor radio circuits that I built
into plastic soap-boxes with components from Manchester's
Shudehill area.

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Graham.

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"Bill Wright" wrote in message
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"Graham." wrote in message
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BB started publishing in 1942, wasn't that too late for the mechanical
scan era?

That's interesting. Hard to get any new publishing venture off the ground
at the time, due to paper shortages.

Were you a fan of Bernard Babani books Bill? They certainly formed
the basis of my interest in electronics, and I had several penned by a
certain Clive Sinclair full of simple transistor radio circuits that I
built
into plastic soap-boxes with components from Manchester's
Shudehill area.

Yes I was. I used to get them from a long-gone electronics shop in
Doncaster. It was good fun in those days. You could build simple circuits
and get a sense of achievement.

Bill

Graham. wrote:

Were you a fan of Bernard Babani books Bill? They certainly formed
the basis of my interest in electronics, and I had several penned by a
certain Clive Sinclair full of simple transistor radio circuits that I built
into plastic soap-boxes with components from Manchester's
Shudehill area.

Never really did component stuff, but mention of Shudehill
triggers many memories. Bring back Proop's ;-)

Chris
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Chris J Dixon Nottingham UK


Have dancing shoes, will ceilidh.

Bill Wright wrote:
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"Bill Wright" wrote in message
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"Graham." wrote in message
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BB started publishing in 1942, wasn't that too late for the
mechanical scan era?

That's interesting. Hard to get any new publishing venture off the
ground at the time, due to paper shortages.

Were you a fan of Bernard Babani books Bill? They certainly formed
the basis of my interest in electronics, and I had several penned by
a certain Clive Sinclair full of simple transistor radio circuits
that I built
into plastic soap-boxes with components from Manchester's
Shudehill area.

Yes I was. I used to get them from a long-gone electronics shop in
Doncaster. It was good fun in those days. You could build simple
circuits and get a sense of achievement.

Bill




I agree Bill, I think the kids miss out on so much nowadays, perhaps if they
were involved a bit more in hobbies like we used to be then there would be a
lot less antisocial behaviour. Funny thing, I was only thinking yesterday
that if I was keen enough to make one, where would I be able to purchase 23
white LEDs, a case with a lens and reflector, a three position push switch
and battery connectors for the princely sum of £2.00.. yes, that's what I
paid for a compact LED inspection lamp from our local 'Factory Outlet' shop.

Graham. wrote:
"Bill Wright" wrote in message
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"Graham." wrote in message
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BB started publishing in 1942, wasn't that too late for the mechanical
scan era?
That's interesting. Hard to get any new publishing venture off the ground
at the time, due to paper shortages.

Were you a fan of Bernard Babani books Bill? They certainly formed
the basis of my interest in electronics, and I had several penned by a
certain Clive Sinclair full of simple transistor radio circuits that I built
into plastic soap-boxes with components from Manchester's
Shudehill area.

Was that from the shop at the bottom of Oldham Road? Can't remember what
area it was in now, it is so long ago. :-((

Dave

Ivan wrote:
Bill Wright wrote:
"Graham." wrote in message
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"Bill Wright" wrote in message
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"Graham." wrote in message
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BB started publishing in 1942, wasn't that too late for the
mechanical scan era?

That's interesting. Hard to get any new publishing venture off the
ground at the time, due to paper shortages.

Were you a fan of Bernard Babani books Bill? They certainly formed
the basis of my interest in electronics, and I had several penned by
a certain Clive Sinclair full of simple transistor radio circuits
that I built
into plastic soap-boxes with components from Manchester's
Shudehill area.

Yes I was. I used to get them from a long-gone electronics shop in
Doncaster. It was good fun in those days. You could build simple
circuits and get a sense of achievement.

Bill




I agree Bill, I think the kids miss out on so much nowadays, perhaps if
they were involved a bit more in hobbies like we used to be then there
would be a lot less antisocial behaviour.

I thought that the antisocial behaviour was the new hobby these days.

Dave

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Graham.

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"Dave" wrote in message
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Graham. wrote:
"Bill Wright" wrote in message
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"Graham." wrote in message
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BB started publishing in 1942, wasn't that too late for the mechanical
scan era?
That's interesting. Hard to get any new publishing venture off the
ground at the time, due to paper shortages.

Were you a fan of Bernard Babani books Bill? They certainly formed
the basis of my interest in electronics, and I had several penned by a
certain Clive Sinclair full of simple transistor radio circuits that I
built
into plastic soap-boxes with components from Manchester's
Shudehill area.

Was that from the shop at the bottom of Oldham Road? Can't remember what
area it was in now, it is so long ago. :-((

You are thinking of Globe Radio on Swan Street. One of the
guy's that ran it was from the USA, or perhaps Canada, I remember
him arguing with me that NTSC was better than PAL because you
had a hue control so you could set the colour anyway you wanted
it, while with PAL you are stuck with the hue the broadcaster thinks
is right. An interesting about-turn on the usual argument!

My favourite shop was NW Electrics around the corner on
Great Ancoats St.run by Fred, G3MAX

On 8 Oct, 22:13, Dave wrote:

Was that from the shop at the bottom of Oldham Road? Can't remember what
area it was in now, it is so long ago. *:-((

Dave

Might that have been the one at New Cross?

Funny thing, I was only thinking yesterday
that if I was keen enough to make one, where would I be able to purchase
23 white LEDs, a case with a lens and reflector, a three position push
switch and battery connectors for the princely sum of £2.00.. yes, that's
what I paid for a compact LED inspection lamp from our local 'Factory
Outlet' shop.


Morrisons supermarket here in darkest Glesgay has similar gadget.
desk lamp wiv swivel head and 20 ultrabright white leds 5mm,with
10mm leads,works off 3 `D` batts. or 4.5v. ext. supply.Cheap source of white
leds, or as handy desk lamp for work bench,but
`eats` batts. at 400ma. or 200ma. half leds on. £2.40p. Doug.

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On 8 Oct, 22:13, Dave wrote:

Was that from the shop at the bottom of Oldham Road? Can't remember what
area it was in now, it is so long ago. :-((

Dave

Might that have been the one at New Cross?

Amongst the pet-shops in Tib Street?
They always had a good selection of valves in stock.

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Graham.

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