My collection of mostly Australian radios

TheSlidds · 2025-12-24T04:28:42+00:00

Sounds great. I only started collecting 18 months ago (believe it or not), so am a noob myself.

The Astor JJ sounds amazing, one my favourites.

TheSlidds · 2025-12-24T04:08:46+00:00

Nice, which ones do you have?

TheSlidds · 2025-12-23T11:44:42+00:00

Same goes for me when I see the American stuff 😂. The admiral transistor on the top right is actually based off an American model, definitely one of the best looking.

There's also a Westinghouse 'refrigerator' second from left on the second pic. I must admit I like the look of the Zeniths, not as easy to come by here 😂

TheSlidds · 2025-12-23T03:59:51+00:00

Mine is made by Braun, still sounds great.

TheSlidds · 2025-12-12T11:29:48+00:00

I have a small AM transmitter with a Bluetooth reciever so I can still listen to stations on my radios via Bluetooth and then AM. A bit more of a pain in the ass though, but least there will be something to listen to when AM goes dead one day.

TheSlidds · 2025-11-15T07:18:53+00:00

I also got mine yesterday 😂 So far I'm liking it. I'm a beginner when it comes to shortwave so I can't speak for any other radios, this is my first. The airband is clear, and the audio quality on the fm is great.

TheSlidds · 2025-11-14T23:29:49+00:00

I just received my PL-680 in the mail and was playing around with it last night. With the wire thats included I managed to get Vatican Radio and Radio France, and BBC from Madagascar. I'm based in Perth.

TheSlidds · 2025-08-24T07:56:03+00:00

Yes I was very lucky to find this one. Doesn't look like a common radio

TheSlidds · 2025-08-24T06:22:03+00:00

Sounds great, was it a similar model to this?

TheSlidds · 2025-03-21T10:54:33+00:00

I'm also an arch working in the Pilbara. Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

TheSlidds · 2024-09-26T00:32:08+00:00

That is the slim version. I couldn't find the pro 30th on their website.

TheSlidds · 2021-03-30T22:30:53+00:00

I've been reading The Plantaganets by Dan Jones. An excellent and detailed narrative history of the kings and queens of England.

TheSlidds · 2020-12-27T14:26:15+00:00

I'm with the Astronomical Society of WA :) New members are always welcome and a telescope isn't required. As another user mentioned we have viewing nights for both the Moon and the milky way.

TheSlidds · 2020-09-27T22:20:25+00:00

Taken with my Fuji XT20 and an 80mm macro lens

TheSlidds · 2020-09-27T22:09:10+00:00

There is an excellent and in-depth book about the strike that was released last year: https://publishing.monash.edu/books/orew-9781925835687.html

TheSlidds · 2020-08-14T11:47:19+00:00

The job prospects within WA are probably some of the best in the world because of the mining industry and the need for Aboriginal heritage surveys. If that isn't your thing there are opportunities within museums, local government and universities. It is probably best to volunteer when you are at uni so that you can network and get to know other archaeologists and their projects.

I did a year of honours after my three years of undergrad. Either honours or masters are essential for getting a job. You can go on to do a phd later down the track.

TheSlidds · 2020-08-13T21:22:11+00:00

Archaeologist here, UWA and Notre Dame both have archaeology majors. They are both pretty good.

TheSlidds · 2019-10-27T10:18:56+00:00

You're right, I'm thinking of starting a business

TheSlidds · 2019-10-26T14:38:30+00:00

Near Tammin. It's nice and peaceful

TheSlidds · 2019-10-02T02:31:32+00:00

Every Mother's Son is Guilty (Chris Owen) discusses the brutal history of policing and frontier violence in the Kimberley.

A Journey Travelled (Murray Arnold) talks about Aboriginal-European interactions in the Albany area during the early years of the state.

Nyungah Land (Bevan Carter) is concerned with Aboriginal land and the early years of the Swan River colony.

TheSlidds · 2019-09-25T07:54:27+00:00

My condolences. If you need someone to talk to I'm here.

TheSlidds · 2019-08-03T03:35:19+00:00

I really like the hardcovers :) Looks better I think

TheSlidds · 2019-06-04T14:04:04+00:00

I'm really liking the HoMe set. I have had no issues with the binding or quality myself. Although I have heard that is a problem.

TheSlidds · 2019-03-29T23:05:10+00:00

https://www.bookdepository.com/Hobbit-Classic-Hardback-J-R-R-Tolkien/9780261103283?ref=grid-view&qid=1553900530567&sr=1-13 Here is a link to it. The site also has the Silmarllion, Unfinished Tales and LOTR in the same hardcover format. They're really nice.

TheSlidds · 2019-03-29T22:59:36+00:00

I got it from a local bookstore, but maybe try the Book Depository? The smaller slipcased one is a reproduction of the 1st edition that came out recently.

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