RF27

[gareth]

I have one of these in unmodified condition.

Before I wreck it (WWII Gee Navigation RF Unit) for the
tuning condensers and slow-motion drive, is it of value
as a radio antique?

If it is, and you want it, what would you offer in exchange?

[Frank Turner-Smith G3VKI]

Post by gareth
I have one of these in unmodified condition.
Before I wreck it (WWII Gee Navigation RF Unit) for the
tuning condensers and slow-motion drive, is it of value
as a radio antique?
If it is, and you want it, what would you offer in exchange?

a sheep

[Ian Jackson]

Post by gareth
I have one of these in unmodified condition.
Before I wreck it (WWII Gee Navigation RF Unit) for the
tuning condensers and slow-motion drive, is it of value
as a radio antique?
If it is, and you want it, what would you offer in exchange?

Like much of the highly-prized equipment which was on sale in the 50s
and 60s, it is (as it is) essentially useless in the modern world. It
it's complete and in good condition, it would certainly be of interest
as a 'collectible'. While it would seem be a shame to break up a piece
of history, some of the 'bits' - if recycled - are just as functional
today as they ever were, and would be of use to an old-fashioned
experimenter. It's certainly a difficult decision what to do with such
things.

[Lordgnome]

Post by Ian Jackson

Post by gareth
I have one of these in unmodified condition.
Before I wreck it (WWII Gee Navigation RF Unit) for the
tuning condensers and slow-motion drive, is it of value
as a radio antique?
If it is, and you want it, what would you offer in exchange?

Like much of the highly-prized equipment which was on sale in the 50s
and 60s, it is (as it is) essentially useless in the modern world. It
it's complete and in good condition, it would certainly be of interest
as a 'collectible'. While it would seem be a shame to break up a
piece of history, some of the 'bits' - if recycled - are just as
functional today as they ever were, and would be of use to an
old-fashioned experimenter. It's certainly a difficult decision what
to do with such things.

You could list it on:

http://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/

If not already done so. A number of the guys there delight in getting
WW2 stuff together.

Les.

[gareth]

Post by Lordgnome

Post by gareth
I have one of these in unmodified condition.
Before I wreck it (WWII Gee Navigation RF Unit) for the
tuning condensers and slow-motion drive, is it of value
as a radio antique?
If it is, and you want it, what would you offer in exchange?

Like much of the highly-prized equipment which was on sale in the 50s and
60s, it is (as it is) essentially useless in the modern world. It it's
complete and in good condition, it would certainly be of interest as a
'collectible'. While it would seem be a shame to break up a piece of
history, some of the 'bits' - if recycled - are just as functional today
as they ever were, and would be of use to an old-fashioned experimenter.
It's certainly a difficult decision what to do with such things.

http://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/
If not already done so. A number of the guys there delight in getting WW2
stuff together.

I raised this possibility tonite down at G3VRE with an ex-RAF type.

[gareth]

Post by gareth
I have one of these in unmodified condition.
Before I wreck it (WWII Gee Navigation RF Unit) for the
tuning condensers and slow-motion drive, is it of value
as a radio antique?
If it is, and you want it, what would you offer in exchange?

Like much of the highly-prized equipment which was on sale in the 50s and
60s, it is (as it is) essentially useless in the modern world. It it's
complete and in good condition, it would certainly be of interest as a
'collectible'. While it would seem be a shame to break up a piece of
history, some of the 'bits' - if recycled - are just as functional today
as they ever were, and would be of use to an old-fashioned experimenter.
It's certainly a difficult decision what to do with such things.

Especially as the existing hardare of tuning dial, 3 gang condenser and
supporting hardwar could form the basis of a single-band RX, all
using the same box / cabinet it came in.