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Old 8th Feb 2017, 4:44 pm   #1
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Seen in Dad's Army TV repeat recently. Anyone know what it is? Looks nearly like an 18 set but...
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Old 8th Feb 2017, 4:46 pm   #2
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I don't know what it is, but I think it featured in "Allo Allo" as well.
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Yes, looks very much like an 18 set but what about the frequency label if it is.

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48 and 68 were of similar appearance to WS-18.
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WS68
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Absolutely Andrew - well spotted and yes (I'll say dis only wunce) it may 'ave been 'Ello squared Thanks to all
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Thanks to all for comments and help - I was nearly right
Very familiar with 18 set from CCF days and later bit of QRP on 40 metres
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