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MCR21 - the life and times of a 1960s BBC OB van
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 12 มี.ค. 2020
Built in 1963 to a BBC specification MCR21 is the oldest and most complete Outside Broadcast van available in the UK today.
This project is to restore it to it’s original “as new” condition and to bring to life how OB’s (Outside Broadcasts) were made in the ’60s and to ensure it’s survival for another 55 years!
A charitable trust, a CIO, (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) has been set up to provide long term stability to MCR21 and other associated Television Equipment. The trust, the Broadcast Television Technology Trust or BTTT was formed on 25 July 2018 and is a registered charity number 1179333.
The restoration is the first project to be undertaken by the trust and has been aided by donations from individuals, organisations and the National Lottery. When completed we will exhibit MCR21 for educational purposes to explain the technology of how television programs were made.
More information is available at:
www.mcr21.org.uk
www.bttt.org.uk
This project is to restore it to it’s original “as new” condition and to bring to life how OB’s (Outside Broadcasts) were made in the ’60s and to ensure it’s survival for another 55 years!
A charitable trust, a CIO, (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) has been set up to provide long term stability to MCR21 and other associated Television Equipment. The trust, the Broadcast Television Technology Trust or BTTT was formed on 25 July 2018 and is a registered charity number 1179333.
The restoration is the first project to be undertaken by the trust and has been aided by donations from individuals, organisations and the National Lottery. When completed we will exhibit MCR21 for educational purposes to explain the technology of how television programs were made.
More information is available at:
www.mcr21.org.uk
www.bttt.org.uk
Pye Monitor Restorations - Part 3 - the continuing story of refurbishing 1960s CRT monitors.
Having created a few working Pye monitors, Paul turns his attention to yet another monitor, this time one with multiple faults. We are taken through the process of resolving fault conditions such as no line scan, an image brightness problem and a few capacitor problems.
As the CRTs (Cathode Ray Tubes) are no longer manufactured, the plan is to minimise the use of these monitors by making use of modern LED or LCD screens instead - the CRT versions being retained on "standby" for special occasions. In fact, the CRT versions are fitted behind the modern monitors so that they may be substituted with minimum fuss.
As the CRTs (Cathode Ray Tubes) are no longer manufactured, the plan is to minimise the use of these monitors by making use of modern LED or LCD screens instead - the CRT versions being retained on "standby" for special occasions. In fact, the CRT versions are fitted behind the modern monitors so that they may be substituted with minimum fuss.
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A semi-nostalgic look back at the time just before the restoration of MCR21.
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From our archives, a BBC South Today news item about plans for MCR21.
Harry Coventry - remembering 1966
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A short clip when MCR21 Senior Cameraman Harry Coventry recalls the moment when 'that' goal was scored in the 1966 World Cup match.
Dafydd Rees talks about changes in OB technology at NEP, March 2024
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Dafydd Rees talks about changes in OB technology at NEP, March 2024
MCR21 serenaded at Blackbushe Airport Open Day, June 2024
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A fun 1960s themed singing session while a photographer takes the opportunity to add to his collection of pictures!
MCR21 at the Camberley Car Show 2024 - a short introduction
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MCR21 travels to the Camberley Car Show and we see just a little of the time-consuming preparation which goes into getting MCR21 ready for demonstration. During the day, three 'Junior Engineers' are shown how to put together an OB, 1960s style!
MOTD - a short comparison of 1960s television OB technology to that available today.
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Harry Coventry, the first Senior Cameraman to be appointed to MCR21, introduces us to a 1960s look at Match of the Day. This is followed by a look at the current presentation features available for directing sports programmes. This is a short version of a more detailed video to be made available later this year.
And now, for something different... learning to start the engine of MCR21
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The team are obliged to tackle a recalcitrant choke cable assembly before Jeremy can continue with his engine start tuition.
The Thorn Off-Air receiver, part 2. Reinstallation and testing of the Off-Air receiver
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Brian refits and connects up the receiver, together with a 'bodge-box' - in reality a digital to analogue TV transmission convertor which was available in the early days of digital TV in the UK. These boxes provided the opportunity for viewers with analogue only TV sets to watch digital TV transmissions. To ensure TV reception from any location that MCR21 may travel to, Brian also introduces th...
The Thorn WJ11 off-air TV receiver - Part 1
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Paul introduces us to a Thorn TV receiver which was designed for monitoring off-air TV transmissions in much the same way as domestic TV receivers of the time. This was some time before the introduction of digital TV transmissions in the UK. Paul takes us through the build-style and technology of the receiver and explains the need for such a device to be installed in a 1960s Outside Broadcast T...
Something different - a trailer for a much longer video about the joint RTS/NEP group event in March
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Subscribers might recall that a joint RTS (Royal Television Society) /NEP event was held during March 2024 'to illustrate the evolution of the TV OB truck from the 1960s to the present day.' This video is a short introduction of the event and we hope to present a much longer version in due course.
Pye Monitor Mayhem Part 2 - in which Paul continues his quest to bring back to life another monitor.
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In this second part of the series on 14 ins monitor refurbishment, Paul elects to work on one particular unit and finds that the electronic design allows for individual circuit blocks to be worked on, without having to apply AC power to the complete monitor. Will Paul be successful in his endeavours? Find out when you watch the video!
PYE Monitor Mayhem Part 1 - Paul makes a start on bringing a number of Pye monitors back to life.
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In preparation for a complete overhaul Paul carries out a careful appraisal of the condition of a pair of PYE TV monitors - the same models used on MCR21. Long-time storage in damp conditions makes the task difficult however a basic surface clean is enough to enhance the looks of the cabinet. As you might expect a preliminary look at the electronics points to much work being required - more to ...
CRT or LCD monitors? A 'behind the scenes' look at the display monitor arrangements inside MCR21.
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If you have ever wondered why modern-day LCD monitors are deployed in MCR21, this video provides the answers! Brian Summers describes the methodology behind the use of LCD monitors for general everyday use, coupled with being able to reintroduce the original CRT monitors in situ when required.
Video Cables and labels - another major soldering task
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A look at the complexities of wiring up and soldering each of the terminals of the Musa jackfield, then forming the cable harness for installation into MCR21. The need for a suitable labelling system is described and as it is not possible to replicate the original lettering scheme on some of the equipment, Brian explains the method that the team has adopted.
A look at the engine and dashboard fitted inside MCR21
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A look at the engine and dashboard fitted inside MCR21
A demonstration of the work involved in soldering just a single piece of wire to one connector tag
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A demonstration of the work involved in soldering just a single piece of wire to one connector tag
AVR 3 - testing the Automatic Voltage Regulators
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AVR 3 - testing the Automatic Voltage Regulators
The DA Box and Matrix - creation and fitting.
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The DA Box and Matrix - creation and fitting.
The refurbished AVR units are re-installed
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The refurbished AVR units are re-installed
A 'Video Short' - signal inputs and outputs of the Tailboard
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A 'Video Short' - signal inputs and outputs of the Tailboard
A video about the Automatic Voltage Regulators used in MCR21
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A video about the Automatic Voltage Regulators used in MCR21
The Decking - the task of making good all of the decking
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The Decking - the task of making good all of the decking
MCR21 - a work in progress, from June 2021
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MCR21 - a work in progress, from June 2021
The Directors Cut - Nick Gilbey directs the shots in this short video.
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The Directors Cut - Nick Gilbey directs the shots in this short video.
Another in the series of ‘video shorts’, this time another look at cable installation
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Another in the series of ‘video shorts’, this time another look at cable installation
A round up of all the events of July 2022; it was a busy month!
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A round up of all the events of July 2022; it was a busy month!
MCR21 - an animated story of MCR21 in use
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MCR21 - an animated story of MCR21 in use
Amberley Preparations - all hands on deck as MCR21 is prepared for a busy July 2022 display season!
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Amberley Preparations - all hands on deck as MCR21 is prepared for a busy July 2022 display season!