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Im opening up some old stock and finding stuff that looks completely foreign to me. I have no idea what these parts are. I hoping someone can tell me what they are and what they are for.

 

Ive opened up a box and found about a dozen of these things. New old stock. British FV markings. The stock was all supposed to be Ferret.

 

It states 'Film scale and Drive Unit (no.2)'. What ever they are, they took a lot of care to look after them, as they are wrapped in foam. They are mint condition.

 

Any ideas?

 

I have a lot of other weird stuff that I will post as I go.

 

Many regards, OZITIM

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It's a film tuning scale - by the frequency range, size and shape I suspect it's from the Larkspur R210 receiver - part of the R210/C11 medium/long range Larkspur HF station - I would have thought it took too much space to fit in a Ferret ?

 

The complete setup in its Australian form is shown at: http://www.remlr.com/wireless/0310-07A-1.jpg and in the lower half of http://www.remlr.com/wireless/b_veh_1960/annex_q/Q%20-%20P05.jpg and the set (without dial markings) at http://www.remlr.com/wireless/larx_R210.jpg and there is some technical info at http://www.qsl.net/vk2dym/radio/r210a.htm - the best dial photo I can find is at http://www.wftw.nl/r210l.jpg

 

I've come across quite a few of the receivers with or missing damaged tuning scales so definitely something the wireless folks will have a use for !

 

Iain

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It's a film tuning scale - by the frequency range, size and shape I suspect it's from the Larkspur R210 receiver - part of the R210/C11 medium/long range Larkspur HF station - I would have thought it took too much space to fit in a Ferret ?

 

The complete setup in its Australian form is shown at: http://www.remlr.com/wireless/0310-07A-1.jpg and in the lower half of http://www.remlr.com/wireless/b_veh_1960/annex_q/Q%20-%20P05.jpg and the set (without dial markings) at http://www.remlr.com/wireless/larx_R210.jpg and there is some technical info at http://www.qsl.net/vk2dym/radio/r210a.htm - the best dial photo I can find is at http://www.wftw.nl/r210l.jpg

 

I've come across quite a few of the receivers with or missing damaged tuning scales so definitely something the wireless folks will have a use for !

 

Iain

 

All I knew was that it was not an automotive part! ;)

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It's a film tuning scale - by the frequency range, size and shape I suspect it's from the Larkspur R210 receiver - part of the R210/C11 medium/long range Larkspur HF station - I would have thought it took too much space to fit in a Ferret ?

 

The complete setup in its Australian form is shown at: http://www.remlr.com/wireless/0310-07A-1.jpg and in the lower half of http://www.remlr.com/wireless/b_veh_1960/annex_q/Q%20-%20P05.jpg and the set (without dial markings) at http://www.remlr.com/wireless/larx_R210.jpg and there is some technical info at http://www.qsl.net/vk2dym/radio/r210a.htm - the best dial photo I can find is at http://www.wftw.nl/r210l.jpg

 

I've come across quite a few of the receivers with or missing damaged tuning scales so definitely something the wireless folks will have a use for !

 

Iain

 

If that's for an R210 Iain is definitely not kidding: I've got one of the receivers where the film scale has ripped and been removed, and the previous owner just closed the case up an sold it on. (Not only is the film scale missing, but so are the covers for it.) :mad:

 

They're a nice receiver but tend to get hacked around in civilian hands: holes drilled in case to use an external power unit, internal power unit butchered and converted to AC mains, etc. Vandals! :mad::mad::mad:

 

Chris.

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I have at least ten units that are in as new condition. As you can see by how they were packed, someone has taken a lot of care to ensure they are protected. They are in sealed packaging and wrapped in foam. Its interesting that they are in the lot that I have, as their isnt a lot of radio stuff with it. A box of radio cables that I will photo and put on here, but other than that, that is it. If anyone wants one (or ten) of these, let me know. Give me a ring on 61 438151730 or 0438151730 in Australia. Happy to post them anywhere.

 

I knew you guys would know what it was. Radios are not my thing. I carried enough of them on my back in the army.

 

Regards, OZITIM

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wow, thanks for sending those pics and the great comments. Now is the time to drag out that radio set and revive it with a new mint condition film scale. This must be to a radio guy, like finding a box of spare tyre hub caps to a Ferret guy. haha

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Tim

 

In the UK a non working R210 including a good tuning assembly goes for around £50 (I sold one last year so am reasonably confident of that) and - a working set around £100 to £150 depending on condition - I imagine that a NOS dial will be a few tens of pounds - I guess around AS$50 as 1 Australian dollar is £0.56 today

 

Regards

 

Iain

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Im opening up some old stock and finding stuff that looks completely foreign to me. I have no idea what these parts are. I hoping someone can tell me what they are and what they are for.

 

Ive opened up a box and found about a dozen of these things. New old stock. British FV markings. The stock was all supposed to be Ferret.

 

It states 'Film scale and Drive Unit (no.2)'. What ever they are, they took a lot of care to look after them, as they are wrapped in foam. They are mint condition.

 

Any ideas?

 

I have a lot of other weird stuff that I will post as I go.

 

Many regards, OZITIM

 

 

Hi there, If possible I would like to buy one of the new film scale drives you have there, I have a radio which needs a new film scale, Wonder how much you would want for a new one?, plus post to the UK.

Leighton. GW3FSP.

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If anyone wants one, let me know.

 

Hi there, yes I would like a new one to repair a radio I have here with a damaged film scale

Could you let me know how much you would want for one and post to the UK please.

Leighton. ( QRZ - GW3FSP.)

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No problems mate. Im heading down to the post office tomorrow to work out the postage cost. I will get back to you on the cost over the weekend.

 

Ok thanks, how many new ones do you have?, could do with a spare.

Leighton

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Im just looking at the cheapest postage option at the moment. Im seeing how many are wanted and might be better to send as a bulk lot. But give me this week to make the relevant enquiries regarding the cost of freight.

 

Tim

 

Hi there, yes I would like a new one to repair a radio I have here with a damaged film scale

Could you let me know how much you would want for one and post to the UK please.

Leighton. ( QRZ - GW3FSP.)

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Well well well well. That would make sense. Where I have acquired this collection of parts, they also have a bit of Cent parts mixed in with it. Very interesting. Thats exactly what it will be. Hmmmm, now what to do with the dozen or so, I have. If anyone with a cent wants one, let me know. happy to pass one one.

 

 

I just randomly came across this picture of a Centurion on Facebook and think it might answer your question...

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What are these?

 

Image number 4, the orange thing. It has written on it 'Open this and rear cap before use'! I have no idea what this is!

 

Image 5, has a label on it stating 'Lock and remote control RH Door'. FV199604. Also found in a collection of Ferret parts. Guessing that the Ferret has no doors, probably not for Ferret!

 

Any Guesses.

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