Ray, I am sure we imported a number of HRO'S during WW2, that were modified to receive SOE agent transmissions from Europe. They used Rhombic antennas and the output was sent down phone lines for remote monitoring. I wonder if your set could be one of these. 73's Mark G8SAR
The HRS Special, why different then God knows...This set has No.32 stenciled on it. Therefor, it must have had military connections, with at least 32 sets all the same as yours, Ray. Were these radio issued to the Territorial Army or to the Civil Defense units in operation up until the mid 1960's. The Civil Defense were used in case of Atomic bomb attacks, and these Civil Defense units operated underground in purpose built underground bunkers. As far as I know, these Civil Defense bunkers did not have mains supply and relied on the use of batteries, but they did use radio receivers.
Ray a very interesting HRO bittis Receiver What was Triode Output and no haven’t got 10k WireWound pot I wish you you luck with HRO they were excellent Receiver in days gone Bye,Ian VK2IJ,
That is a really cool radio I've never seen one of those that's awesome
It's a lovely radio! I have a lot of work to do but I'm getting there!
I know nothing of your pieces and parts but to watch your diagnostics of this old beautiful piece. I really enjoy.
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
I agree - it's all good fun. Enjoying the saga.
Thanks!
And the Saga continues ! Ray you have turned my brain into a pretzel. Now I have to go take a nap. 🤪 73 Joe
Hi Joe, I hope you recover soon! Great to hear from you. Cheers, Ray.
Detective work worthy of Inspector Morse!
Haha! Thanks!
Very nice
Thanks!
📻👍👍👍👍 fantastic job in a fantastic video great to see you I described to your channel 1985 shooting star thumbs up keep doing a fantastic job
@@JustinPartridge-v3f Excellent! Great to hear from you. 👍
@@g4nsj you too
Another fascinating video Ray, glad to see you’re progressing with the resurrection of this historic radio. Roy.
@@G4WTV Thanks, Roy. Getting there slowly. 👍
Ray, I am sure we imported a number of HRO'S during WW2, that were modified to receive SOE agent transmissions from Europe. They used Rhombic antennas and the output was sent down phone lines for remote monitoring. I wonder if your set could be one of these. 73's Mark G8SAR
Hi Mark, That's an interesting point. My set could indeed be one. Thanks for that. Cheers, Ray.
The HRS Special, why different then God knows...This set has No.32 stenciled on it. Therefor, it must have had military connections, with at least 32 sets all the same as yours, Ray. Were these radio issued to the Territorial Army or to the Civil Defense units in operation up until the mid 1960's. The Civil Defense were used in case of Atomic bomb attacks, and these Civil Defense units operated underground in purpose built underground bunkers. As far as I know, these Civil Defense bunkers did not have mains supply and relied on the use of batteries, but they did use radio receivers.
I'm sure you're right about military connections. Thanks for the info, very interesting. Cheers, Ray.
Good to see you are having some success with the HRO. Sadly I've not had the privilege of working one. Good luck. Paul HS0ZLQ, G0MIH.
Thanks, Paul. Good to hear from you. Cheers, Ray.
I reckon you'll find the red sleeving a lot less offensive when the cover is on...
@@MirlitronOne good point!
Is it an engineering sample or a prototype?
@@m0ngo I don’t know. Could be either.
Ray, I found a pot on USA-Ebay. I should have it within a week. I'll contact you on your website for shipping info. Cheers, brother
Excellent, thanks!
from hro 5 used octel tubes
Thanks!
should have stuck to collecting R1155's🤣
@@Nicktgrief Haha, you’re right! 👍
Ray a very interesting HRO bittis Receiver What was Triode Output and no haven’t got 10k WireWound pot I wish you you luck with HRO they were excellent Receiver in days gone Bye,Ian VK2IJ,
Thanks, Ian. It's good to hear from you. OK about the pot, no worries. Cheers, Ray.
too many mods
Sounds like a bit of an abortion! 😮
It certainly is! 👍