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  1. 07-05-2019, 12:38 #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by da2222 View Post
    I’m presuming this is fully operational... calibration can always be arranged by a specialist. Assuming it is fully working and only needs calibrated, £750 plus is still the standard online...
    Where do you find these specialists and how much do they charge. Assuming parts are on top.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bumpy View Post
    Where do you find these specialists and how much do they charge. Assuming parts are on top.
    'Specialist' is maybe too big a word: there are numerous engineers on the UK Vintage Radio and Restoration forum who woud probably be willing to help. One of them calibrated my AVO 160CT... Price will depend on parts, time needed etc.
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    Quote Originally Posted by da2222 View Post
    'Specialist' is maybe too big a word: there are numerous engineers on the UK Vintage Radio and Restoration forum who woud probably be willing to help. One of them calibrated my AVO 160CT... Price will depend on parts, time needed etc.
    Could anyone recommend one around the Stansted Airport area?
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    Those who might be tempted by the AVO’s price as-is would do well to get in quickly before I get it calibrated and therefore charge a lot more for it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by crimsondonkey View Post
    Those who might be tempted by the AVO’s price as-is would do well to get in quickly before I get it calibrated and therefore charge a lot more for it!
    Agreed. Assuming this works, with no issues other than calibration (can you confirm??) the asking price is seriously under the going rate...
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    Quote Originally Posted by crimsondonkey View Post
    Those who might be tempted by the AVO’s price as-is would do well to get in quickly before I get it calibrated and therefore charge a lot more for it!
    I for one would payer a higher price if it was fully calibrated and any suspect parts such as capacitors replaced.
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    Don’t forget to fit a shorting wire across the meter terminals for transportation, these are very delicate and expensive to repair or replace.
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    I know a retired ex Avo tech based in Dover done both my AVO mk3 @ AVO 160
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