David Skeate G0SKE from Bungay, in Suffolk ( NR351NP) has an Eddystone EA12 Receiver for sale which he has owned for 20 years and says works very well. It is in very good and original condition and David is prepared to deliver within Suffolk otherwise it is collect only. David is selling the radio for £300. If interested contact David on davidskeate@waitrose.com.
Mario Volpini, an Italian collector of military radio surplus is looking for a outer case for an Eddystone 730/1A. Mario lives in Pisa and can be contacted by email v.maryone@libero.it
Rod Palmer in Bridgend, South Wales, has an Eddystone 840C (AC/DC) receiver for sale. This was family owned from new and operated by one of the World’s last deep sea salvage divers as his window on the World during long spells at sea. The receiver is complete with power connector plug (no lead) and although not tested recently it was working when returned from a final spell at sea.
There is some superficial rust staining to the rear vent panels and other minor rust specks/areas to other parts of the cabinet (see pics). Detailed close-ups of all areas of the cabinet can be provided to any interested parties. Although the rear panel screws move freely, we’re unwilling to try to remove the rear panel due to interference from minor rusting so cannot comment on, or photograph, the interior. It is normally stored in what appears to be the original cardboard shipping case within a stout, custom-made canvas tote with rope handles. Price: £195. If you are interested contact Rod on
Nick Van Vonno in Melbourne, Florida finally located a S.659/670 to replace the one he let get away a long time ago. It was shipped from UK and arrived in pretty good shape, but one of the handles was broken off. This involved breakage of both screws, which Nick considers was a carefully thought out way of limiting the damage to the front panel. The handle on Nick’s set is not damaged, however he can’t locate the two brass replacement screws so is appealing for help from the Eddystone User Group to find him some. If you can help Nick contact him on nvv@cfl.rr.com
Eddystone User Group Forum
Want help on servicing your Eddystone?. Got good advice for others who may need help?. Want to exchange information?. This forum is for the use of all who appreciate the radios and associated items made by Eddystone Radio in the UK. It is hosted on the Group.io site https://groups.io/g/EddystoneUserGroup under the moderation of EUG Trustees Chris Pettitt G0EYO, Chris Harmer M0HMR and Gerry O’Hara VE7GUH. We would encourage you to sign up to the forum. To join send an e mail to Chris G0EYO g0eyo@blueyonder.co.uk stating your callsign if you have one, or your location and why you want to join the group. We will then send an invite for you to join. We currently have nearly 500 members in the group. First postings are moderated but only to protect us from the usual internet problems.
A great deal of Eddystone equipment is still in use by those who appreciate the looks, the classic mechanical and electrical design, and the superb operating “feel” of these radios. For over 50 years, the Eddystone brand was the radio of choice for Governments, Armed Forces and Maritime Services worldwide. Please use this site for discussion, reminiscences, anecdotes, sales and wants, indeed anything relating to Eddystone equipment and associated topics.
We are in the process of moving the Eddystone User Group Forum from Yahoo Groups to Groups.io
The reasons are many, but since finding we could no longer access our photos on Yahoo and finding a statement that Yahoo will no longer be accepting content after October 21st and will be deleting all content on December 14, like many others before us we decided to make the move. Groups.io offers better features and is easier to use – plus no advertisements ever (they are committed to a “Freemium” business model).
All of our content will be copied to the new service (messages, photos, etc.) and of course the list of subscribers (members). However Yahoo Groups has been very unreliable lately. Groups.io will do their best, but there is a good chance that they may not be able to transfer all of our messages, photos or files. They will tell me which ones they were not able to transfer. The transfer may take some days as they are very busy with transfers at the moment.
The new site is here if you want to take a look, but none of our content has been copied there yet except for the home page I created:
https://groups.io/g/EddystoneUserGroups
Chris G0EYO
EUG Administrator
Peter M1BCV in East Sussex is looking for an Eddystone EC-958 receiver. He doesn’t specify a version but would prefer a fully working one in a reasonable condition. He might consider one with a fault as long as it is complete and the fault is not too serious a problem to fix. If you can help Peter please contact him on
Jim also has an EC-10 in fair-good cosmetic condition. Worked until recently. Asking $100 plus shipping. Again, pics upon request.
Contact Jim on jstoneback@yahoo.com
UPDATE 1830/1 has been sold as of 26/9/19
Steve M6WAA in Cheshire is looking to acquire an Eddystone 880/1 receiver. If you can help Steve contact him on chunky9@btinternet.com
Andrew 2E0NDZ is looking for a replacement mains transformer for an Eddystone S890 VHF Radio Microphone receiver which he has recently purchased. If you can help Andrew contact him on email andrewhumphriss@tinyworld.co.uk
