WTB Vintage metal signal / vu meters - Page 1
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author: matt09
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 23, 2015, 08:42:29 pm
content: I'm looking for something as close as to the picture below as possible. I have two of these, one broken but may be able to fix and am looking for one or two more. I am also interested in small circular black vu meters similar to these.First preference would be some sort of circular black signal meter (not vu) with a colour scale similar to that pictured.Second preference smallish circular black vu meters.Will pay for international shipping for a close match.Thanks.

author: matt09
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 02, 2015, 02:34:58 pm
content: bump

author: KJDS
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 02, 2015, 03:03:18 pm
content: I'll have a rummage down the back of the storage unit when I'm next down there, no idea what's left in some boxes.You could try a ham radio rally.

author: matt09
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 02, 2015, 05:38:20 pm
content: Cheers appreciate it.

author: matt09
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timestamp: March 11, 2015, 03:03:25 pm
content: bump

author: matt09
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timestamp: March 23, 2015, 12:19:10 pm
content: bump

author: Richard Crowley
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 23, 2015, 12:26:49 pm
content: http://www.jlmaudio.com/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=20And there are typically several varieties available on Ebay most of the time. For example...http://www.ebay.com/itm/IDEAL-10-1157-VU-METER-1-22-DB-1-1-4-ROUND-NEW-OLD-STOCK-/251180395342?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7b84ab4ehttp://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-Panel-VU-Meter-TR-35-0dB-1-288V-35x35mm-LED-Lamp-NISSEI-/140483047527?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b5713067

author: matt09
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 23, 2015, 05:31:00 pm
content: Thanks for the reply, I might have been a bit unclear about exactly what I had in mind.I am looking for something matching the quality of the meter I posted so preferably metal and glass or dull bakelite but certainly not modern chinese with a cheap feel.That first link is a good find although not quite what I'm after.Thanks

author: Richard Crowley
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 23, 2015, 05:37:52 pm
content: Good luck. Keep you eyes peeled for the Holy Grail on your journey.Remember that you can print your own scale if you don't like the original.Of course, that assumes that you can open the meter and access the scale plate.Many of those smaller vintage round panel-mount meters were hermetically sealed.They were assembled with a giant circumferential "crimp" on a 10-ton press,and essentially impossible to open without destroying them.Of course if you were VERY careful and patient with a miniature grinding tool,you might be able to open the case and then re-assemble it with epoxy, etc.

author: matt09
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 23, 2015, 06:34:06 pm
content: By first I meant second..Just finding circular meters of a small size is difficult enough though and as you rightly said they are hermetically sealed.The one in my picture which I opened (the faulty one of the two) was made of solid brass!!I opened that one with a dremel tool and a lot of time.

author: matt09
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timestamp: March 30, 2015, 10:37:28 pm
content: bump

author: matt09
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timestamp: April 12, 2015, 04:37:53 pm
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author: KJDS
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2015, 04:40:03 pm
content: Having had a good rummage I know I don't have any, but I'll keep an eye out and let you know if any crop up.

author: matt09
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 12, 2015, 04:43:50 pm
content: Cheers appreciate it

author: matt09
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timestamp: April 19, 2015, 04:16:36 pm
content: bump

author: matt09
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timestamp: June 02, 2015, 05:56:43 pm
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author: madalf71
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timestamp: June 18, 2015, 08:29:07 am
content: Hi Matt.Where are you located?Will have a look as well.

author: matt09
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timestamp: June 18, 2015, 01:31:58 pm
content: Hi madalf71,I'm in the UK.Thanks

author: matt09
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timestamp: August 24, 2015, 02:37:53 pm
content: bump

author: matt09
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timestamp: October 01, 2015, 09:37:32 am
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