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Ya saya setuju. Perangkat elektronik modern bisa menjadi sangat rumit jika tidak diperlukan. Mengambil pelajaran dari masa lalu adalah pengingat yang baik bahwa kesederhanaan dapat meningkatkan keandalan, kegunaan, dan umur panjang.

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Thank you, Gerrit.😊

I like all the AVO equipment. I assume your unit is the earlier AVO wide-range signal generator. I bought one of these at the RetroTech show earlier this year because it covers the lower frequencies that the CT378A doesn't handle. These units should be relatively easy to restore to good working order since they are fairly simple. The schematics are available for free online at VMARS Manuals.

У каждого свои увлечения - кому-то нравятся старые машины, кто-то собирает марки. Российская ретро-электроника очень популярна. Я бы с удовольствием порылся на таких свалках, как и многие другие коллекционеры.

The Hackers were a great British set, the Rolls-Royce of radios.

@electronicarchaeology I have never seen one here in Tennessee . Shortwave is one of my hobby especially older ones . Thanks for the reply.

It really is, at least for me! Whenever I go to these events, they make me dizzy.

Nice! £5 is an absolute bargain! Even without the front cover and power lead, if it hasn’t been messed around with, there’s no reason why it shouldn’t work.

I'm glad to hear you have one too. I hope yours is in great condition as well.

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Yes, the CT378A must have been moved around a bit over the years, but the case protected the unit's control panel. This was by far the best one I had seen for sale.

I agree that not having the lower frequencies is one of its limitations, along with the lack of FM modulation. This is addressed in the later model, the AFM2, which looks almost identical. It's not a problem for me, as I need the higher frequencies for some of my military radio sets, and I have a couple of signal generators that cover the 454 kHz range. As you said, it does look great, especially on my shelf.

I did exactly that a few decades ago, and now I kind of regret it because it was such a lovely radio. But at least I still have the amp!

Greetings from the UK! 🇬🇧 Thanks for watching from Southern Ukraine! 😊

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Thanks! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed my video. The prices and quality of most of the retro goodies are fantastic. I get exited myself going to the event. The only downside is that I need a bigger house because I keep buying more awesome stuff.

I think Australia has quite a few similar retro tech type events. I'm sure there must be something within a reasonable distance. If not, you could set up a saved search on eBay, although it can usually be a little more expensive. Keep looking; something may turn up when least expected.

Yes, I agree. I recently managed to find an AVO CT378A signal generator from 1961 on eBay. I must say, it looks awesome.

@@electronicarchaeology very nice , im just old enough to remember and crave a big old bakerite avo 8 i recently watched an Australian video on the same things and they had wonderfully bright lime green radios and clock a refection of the hope and endless summers of the time

Yes, for anyone interested in all sorts of retro electronics, this is one of the best events.

@@electronicarchaeology Very well ! Best regards and wishes from the shores of Mar del Plata in Argentina. Congrat !

Thank you. Yes, there is a wide variety of different retro electronics and great prices at the event. You have quite a few similar shows in the US and also some great RUclipsrs restoring all sorts of stuff, like Mr. Carlson's Lab. Thanks for watching, and I hope you get the chance to visit and see it all in person someday. Cheers from the UK.

Thank you! Cheers!

Спасибо! Возможно, в будущем у вас будет возможность посетить это мероприятие или подобное ему. В противном случае, я буду продолжать выкладывать новые видео каждый раз, когда посещаю выставку RetroTech, для поклонников винтажной техники со всего мира.

I agree there is a great variety of different retro collectibles. Whether you are interested in old radios or vintage telephones, the items are endless-whatever floats your boat.

Brilliant! The more, the merrier. Hope you find some nice things.

Sorry for the late reply to your earlier comments; I have been away. The Retro Tech UK event is held every year at the Sports Connexion, Leamington Road, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry, CV8 3FL. See the link in the video description. Yes, there are some awesome vintage electronics at the show. I'm glad you found the video interesting. Maybe there is a similar fair near you. Greetings to my Brazilian friends!

Glad you enjoyed my video! Yes, there is more interest in retro electronics here in the UK and also in the US for some reason. I also watch a French RUclipsr called msylvain59 who does teardowns; he has some quite interesting stuff. It might be better to sell your items as a job lot. You never know, if you do some searching, you might come across someone who would collect your gear while on holiday.

@@electronicarchaeology Thanks for your reply. I'm a member of the UK Vintage Radio Repair & Restoration Forum, and I can try offering stuff on there for any members holidaying down here (Free tea, coffee and biscuits or beer included!) I've nothing particularly collectable, but would like some of it to go to a good home. If ever you're down this way, do call in. We're about an hour south west of Toulouse. Cheers!

Sorry for the late reply to your earlier comments; I have been away. The Retro Tech UK event is held every year at the Sports Connexion, Leamington Road, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry, CV8 3FL. See the link in the video description. Yes, there are some awesome vintage electronics at the show. I'm glad you found the video interesting. Maybe there is a similar fair near you. Greetings to my Brazilian friends!

@@electronicarchaeology que país fica essa exposição ai Inglaterra yes

Nice one! Hope you enjoyed the event-we did. Maybe you’ll see yourself again at next year’s show.

Sorry to hear that the video upset you. The good news is that the RetroTech 2024 video is now live on my channel, and I hope it will make you feel much better.😊

E na Inglaterra essa exposição ai

Somos dos que ganas de haber ido y comprarme todo

Thank you, yes, it’s a great event.

Thanks for the comment! It’s cool that my videos got you to go to Retro Tech UK. I’ll take a look at the 'Retro-spective' channel to see your finds. That’s a great story about the Ekco TV-sad it didn’t survive. Your Flickr album sounds interesting, especially the vintage Taymar Trident 593 camping stove. I’ll check it out!

@@electronicarchaeology You're welcome and thanks for this reply! I suppose I should also have mentioned the 'small' matter of a Pye VHF3D 'Stereophonic' valve radio that you can also see/hear in action at my RUclips channel. I hope you enjoy that, too!

Me alegra que hayas disfrutado de la feria RetroTech. Sí, me gusta coleccionar todo tipo de electrónicos retro siempre que estén en buen estado. Eventualmente, otra persona tendrá el placer de cuidar mi colección. Mira el último video de RetroTech UK 2024 para ver más tecnología vintage. Saludos desde el Reino Unido.

I can assure you that there were quite a few young collectors of all ages at the event. Although collecting vintage radios is usually an older gentleman's sport, I hope there will be even more interest from emerging future custodians of retro electronics.

I am myself a collector from gramophones and phonografs and old radio's from before 1935 buth overher in Netherland the young generation is not interessted and the prices are ridiculous low ! I have a channel on youtube with many thousands of uploads from old records from the period of 1900 till 1960. There's also verry little interest for that ! Excuse me for my poor English ! greetings from Henk !!!!

Your English is far better than my Dutch. Yes, I have noticed the prices of some retro gear have dropped quite a lot. Last year, I purchased a Bush DAC90 Bakelite radio in superb condition for only £20. Thirty years ago, it would have been at least £60. I also noticed that some gramophones were very low in price, which surprised me. I am interested in almost everything in the world of retro electronics. The younger generation seems to be more interested in retro computing. The prices of early computers, such as Commodore, are through the roof. People's interests change, and I am sure that interest in very early technology and media will return.

Yes my friend !!!! Overhere it is the same !!!! I am now 73 years old and I have always sold antiques and with that it is the same overhere or perhaps worse !!!!! The price from a grandfater clock witch costed 30 years ago 1500 pound is worth this day's hard to sell for 150 pounds !!!! Only the price of the houses is overhere sky high !!! Have a nice evening further !!!! Warmest greetings from Holland !!!

One of the reasons I like to make this kind of video is for collectors who may not know about the event or, for some reason, are unable to visit. It's true that the prices are much better than online, which makes it more worthwhile to try and attend.

@@electronicarchaeology Now that i am retired i need to make an effort and start attending the ones that are not too far from Chester.

Maybe you will make it to next year's RetroTech event in Coventry. I think it shouldn't be more than a couple of hours from Chester. If not, you could check out the British Vintage Wireless Society (BVWS) website. They have events all over the UK, but you have to be a member though.

У нас на свалке любую радиодеталь бесплатно можно найти. Горы железа никому ненужного. Приезжайте - Украина))

Thank you. I'm pleased that you managed to get to the show this year. The enjoyment I get from making videos like this makes it even more worthwhile when I hear that you and others had a great time, which you would have otherwise missed.

Thank you. Yes, it was great to return. My haul seems quite nice, especially the TMB272 TV. I've had one of these on my list for quite a while. I hope you're also happy with the stuff you scored for your channel too.

La Feria RetroTech UK se lleva a cabo en el Sports Connexion, Leamington Road, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry, CV8 3FL. Este es un evento anual, y el próximo será el domingo 11 de mayo de 2025.

Yes, most of the gear at the event is generally in great condition. This year's show was just as good, if not better. Keep an eye on my channel for the video of this year's show sometime next weekend.