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Links to other sources of data:
I have found lots of useful web sites whilst searching for various sources of data relating to valves and associated components, so I have compiled a list here of the most interesting ones.
UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum
Very good discussion forum that covers everything electronics related. Don't be put off by the "Vintage" title - there is almost every topic found here including discussions on more modern units.
VMARS - The Vintage and Military Amateur Radio Society
The Society exists to help and support Radio Amateurs and Shortwave Listeners who wish to restore and operate vintage military or commercial radio equipment on the amateur bands.
The Boat Anchor Manual Archive
Comprehensive source of manuals and circuit diagrams.
JA1VBN's Home Pages
Plenty of pictures and restoration articles on Yaesu, Trio, Lafayette etc types. Can be a bit difficult to navigate.
Pete Millett's DIY Audio pages
Again don't be put off by the "Audio" in the title - there is a gold mine of information contained on Pete's site, over 1.6 Gigabytes as he proudly states.
Vintage Radio & Electronics
Maurice Woodhead's site is a veritable treasure trove of reprints from old Radio Magazines, data on coils, components etc. Also has more links to other related sites.
Danbury Electronics
A company designing & manufacturing transformers, including Valve HT, Chokes and Output types. If you have a burnt out transformer, Dave Brooks will always try to help by re-winding the original or making a copy. Also has a link to another site selling a range of transformers on line. Well worth a look.
Duncan's Amp Pages
This is an internet resource for those interested in guitar amplifiers, vacuum tubes, and design tools such as SPICE modelling. Be sure to download the Tube Data Sheet Locator - a great source of instant valve data and equivalents on your desktop. Also has links to many sites containing data on the valve type you are viewing.
The National Valve Museum
This museum exists to preserve our heritage of the early days of the electronic age when the wireless set had to warm-up, and, viewed through the perforated back of all electronic equipment, could be seen the dull red glow of the valves inside. Also has a very good valve equivalents section.
