Mike VK4GV has written a fully tested procedure for the alignment of the 100kHz IF Filter on the Eddystone 1830/1 Receiver – see it in the Technical / Restorations section.

WANTED for 680X… replacement slugs to fit the antenna coil Band 1 on the 680X receiver. . The one in that position stuck and cracked and yet to be removed. Quantity of 2 would be desirable. The usual remuneration needs will be addressed , Thanks Pete VK3IZ QTH R or e  mail Pete Williams <jupete@internode.on.net>

Chris G4UDG has built an AW-2 working replica. He only has one coil (white spot) and is wishing to extend the range by purchasing other coils.  He does have spare former so he could wind one if need be but would rather purchase them made up. If you can help Chris contact him on christopher@chrisfawkes.plus.com

Federico IZ1FID is looking for an EDDYSTONE EC-958 possibly working, but could also be faulty provided it is complete and in good aesthetic condition. He would prefer to buy it in the European Union (obviously UK included) to avoid customs fees. If you can help Federico contact him on  federico_baldi@alice.it

Gerry O’Hara has written an article on how to work in the confined spaces of your Eddystone receiver. Based on his vast experience of restoring Eddystone receivers, he gives examples of how he has overcome the problems faced and the tools he has used to make the job easier. You will find the article in the Restoration section of the Technical Folder.

We have added a couple of restoration articles to our Technical/Restoration section. 

One by Gary Albach of Canada on restoring an S750 and the other by Mike VK4GV on the renovation, alignment and testing of an !830/1. A lot of work has gone into these projects and there is a great deal of useful information for anyone considering working on the same receivers.

I had an email this morning from a Julie Roome, whose grandfather, Arthur Colban worked for Laughton/Eddystone as Security Guard/Timekeeper at the West Heath factory for 22 years from 1938 until his death in 1960. At the time of his passing,  boss of Laughton’s George A Laughton sent the family a letter of condolence (reproduced below) and stating that Arthur had joined the company when they took over the Globe Factory of O.C. Hawkes. Mr Laughton mentions Arthur’s excellent wartime service with the company and the outstanding work he did when on duty during the bombing of the company’s Bromsgrove Street factories in 1940. The picture shows Arthur (on the right) with a colleague outside the West Heath Factory. A nice bit of Eddystone history.

Mike VK4GV has written very detailed description of the restoration, alignment and testing of his 1830/1 receiver. He has made a beautiful job and the set looks pristine. You will find this in the Restoration section of the Technical Folder where the sets are listed in number order.

Chris G4UDG in Kidsgrove, Staffs, is making an Eddystone AW-2 replica and is struggling to find the metal cased 1uF + 1uF capacitor. If anyone can help Chris obtain an orginal capacitor then contact him on  e mail at christopher@chrisfawkes.plus.com

Steve in Ireland is looking for an Eddystone S880/2. Does not have to be working but must be in good cosmetic condition and not “been got at “ or otherwise botched. Table mounting version preferable.
Steve is located in Ireland but can arrange collection/pick-up in UK if necessary. Contact Steve at steve@ballysheen.net if you can help him.