Andy AVAV Systems
@avavsystems.bsky.social
Audio Visual Services.
Transcription of Obsolete Formats.
Satellite, Aerial, AV Installs, serving Sussex & South East.
Format Collector. Tech Geek.
Record Hoarder & Charity Shop Frequenter.
I do not have a PodCast
Transcription of Obsolete Formats.
Satellite, Aerial, AV Installs, serving Sussex & South East.
Format Collector. Tech Geek.
Record Hoarder & Charity Shop Frequenter.
I do not have a PodCast
A bit more #TapeBoxTuesday
Box of DAT Cassettes has arrived at AVAV Towers
Couple of Inlays I’ve not seen before, including some BBC ones
I can capture Digital Audio Tapes to Digital Files
Some Tapes are beginning to fail. Dropouts, Sticky Shed Syndrome - get them done before it’s too late
Box of DAT Cassettes has arrived at AVAV Towers
Couple of Inlays I’ve not seen before, including some BBC ones
I can capture Digital Audio Tapes to Digital Files
Some Tapes are beginning to fail. Dropouts, Sticky Shed Syndrome - get them done before it’s too late
November 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A bit more #TapeBoxTuesday
Box of DAT Cassettes has arrived at AVAV Towers
Couple of Inlays I’ve not seen before, including some BBC ones
I can capture Digital Audio Tapes to Digital Files
Some Tapes are beginning to fail. Dropouts, Sticky Shed Syndrome - get them done before it’s too late
Box of DAT Cassettes has arrived at AVAV Towers
Couple of Inlays I’ve not seen before, including some BBC ones
I can capture Digital Audio Tapes to Digital Files
Some Tapes are beginning to fail. Dropouts, Sticky Shed Syndrome - get them done before it’s too late
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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#OTD - Experimental Band V, 405-line broadcasts from Crystal Palace begin.
This film 'The Phoenix Tower' tells the story of the Crystal Palace and the building of the transmitting tower.
buff.ly/wDNjaR0
This film 'The Phoenix Tower' tells the story of the Crystal Palace and the building of the transmitting tower.
buff.ly/wDNjaR0
Crystal Palace Transmitter - The Phoenix Tower
Arqiva's Crystal Palace Transmitting Station - built in 1956 is the main TV transmitter for the London area. The tower stands 219 meters tall on the site of the sad demise of the Crystal Palace by…
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#OTD - Experimental Band V, 405-line broadcasts from Crystal Palace begin.
This film 'The Phoenix Tower' tells the story of the Crystal Palace and the building of the transmitting tower.
buff.ly/wDNjaR0
This film 'The Phoenix Tower' tells the story of the Crystal Palace and the building of the transmitting tower.
buff.ly/wDNjaR0
Pinch me! I’ve died and gone to #TapeBoxTuesday Heaven #Swoon
November 11, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Pinch me! I’ve died and gone to #TapeBoxTuesday Heaven #Swoon
November 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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I did a @charityclassics.bsky.social...
If you missed the show today or want to listen again, do that right here! www.mixcloud.com/CharityShopC...
Charity Shop Classics - Show 525
Simon is back at the controls for this edition of the show, sharing some of his chazza finds from 2025. And all at 45rpm!
www.mixcloud.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 AM
I did a @charityclassics.bsky.social...
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If you missed the show today or want to listen again, do that right here! www.mixcloud.com/CharityShopC...
Charity Shop Classics - Show 525
Simon is back at the controls for this edition of the show, sharing some of his chazza finds from 2025. And all at 45rpm!
www.mixcloud.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
If you missed the show today or want to listen again, do that right here! www.mixcloud.com/CharityShopC...
Sunday Sort Out continues
Frankie In Store Promo Poster from my Our Price Days
From Orange Period
Motorola Promo Clock
1st Triband Handset
GSM 900 & 1800. 1900 added USA Roaming
Quench & Thirst Glasses
Halloween PAYG Promo Poster, 2002ish. Great campaigns. Ad couldn’t show a phone or any kit.
Frankie In Store Promo Poster from my Our Price Days
From Orange Period
Motorola Promo Clock
1st Triband Handset
GSM 900 & 1800. 1900 added USA Roaming
Quench & Thirst Glasses
Halloween PAYG Promo Poster, 2002ish. Great campaigns. Ad couldn’t show a phone or any kit.
November 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Sunday Sort Out continues
Frankie In Store Promo Poster from my Our Price Days
From Orange Period
Motorola Promo Clock
1st Triband Handset
GSM 900 & 1800. 1900 added USA Roaming
Quench & Thirst Glasses
Halloween PAYG Promo Poster, 2002ish. Great campaigns. Ad couldn’t show a phone or any kit.
Frankie In Store Promo Poster from my Our Price Days
From Orange Period
Motorola Promo Clock
1st Triband Handset
GSM 900 & 1800. 1900 added USA Roaming
Quench & Thirst Glasses
Halloween PAYG Promo Poster, 2002ish. Great campaigns. Ad couldn’t show a phone or any kit.
Sorting out, as you do
Some #RecordShopStuff
Dear old MVC. Started by ex Our Price team. Shame it all went to shit. Bought by Fopp & that killed the whole lot - it was more complicated than that, but that’s how it ended
Couple of MfP Hallmark Price Stickers. Probably from Woolies
Some #RecordShopStuff
Dear old MVC. Started by ex Our Price team. Shame it all went to shit. Bought by Fopp & that killed the whole lot - it was more complicated than that, but that’s how it ended
Couple of MfP Hallmark Price Stickers. Probably from Woolies
November 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Sorting out, as you do
Some #RecordShopStuff
Dear old MVC. Started by ex Our Price team. Shame it all went to shit. Bought by Fopp & that killed the whole lot - it was more complicated than that, but that’s how it ended
Couple of MfP Hallmark Price Stickers. Probably from Woolies
Some #RecordShopStuff
Dear old MVC. Started by ex Our Price team. Shame it all went to shit. Bought by Fopp & that killed the whole lot - it was more complicated than that, but that’s how it ended
Couple of MfP Hallmark Price Stickers. Probably from Woolies
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A gentle reminder that we'll be with you THIS MORNING on the mighty @allfm.bsky.social just after 11am with an hour of chazza tat to warm yer cockles.
Listen on 96.9 & DAB in Manchester, online player.broadcast.radio/allfm or find ALL FM on your listening app/device of choice. Join us!
Listen on 96.9 & DAB in Manchester, online player.broadcast.radio/allfm or find ALL FM on your listening app/device of choice. Join us!
November 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
A gentle reminder that we'll be with you THIS MORNING on the mighty @allfm.bsky.social just after 11am with an hour of chazza tat to warm yer cockles.
Listen on 96.9 & DAB in Manchester, online player.broadcast.radio/allfm or find ALL FM on your listening app/device of choice. Join us!
Listen on 96.9 & DAB in Manchester, online player.broadcast.radio/allfm or find ALL FM on your listening app/device of choice. Join us!
HELP!!
Mrs AV spent her “Staff Allowance” on Warehouse Overstocks,the box arrived yest
I made the mistake of saying “play whatever you want today darling”
5 x Taylor Swift
2 x Laney Wilson
3 x Jelly Roll
2 x Lady A
She’s just left the room & I found Chris Stapleton - thank phuq!
SEND HELP!! 😬
Mrs AV spent her “Staff Allowance” on Warehouse Overstocks,the box arrived yest
I made the mistake of saying “play whatever you want today darling”
5 x Taylor Swift
2 x Laney Wilson
3 x Jelly Roll
2 x Lady A
She’s just left the room & I found Chris Stapleton - thank phuq!
SEND HELP!! 😬
November 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
HELP!!
Mrs AV spent her “Staff Allowance” on Warehouse Overstocks,the box arrived yest
I made the mistake of saying “play whatever you want today darling”
5 x Taylor Swift
2 x Laney Wilson
3 x Jelly Roll
2 x Lady A
She’s just left the room & I found Chris Stapleton - thank phuq!
SEND HELP!! 😬
Mrs AV spent her “Staff Allowance” on Warehouse Overstocks,the box arrived yest
I made the mistake of saying “play whatever you want today darling”
5 x Taylor Swift
2 x Laney Wilson
3 x Jelly Roll
2 x Lady A
She’s just left the room & I found Chris Stapleton - thank phuq!
SEND HELP!! 😬
Reposted by Andy AVAV Systems
We're back on @allfm.bsky.social just after 11am tomorrow with @simongmusic.bsky.social returning to share a stack of chazza 45s he's picked up over the course of 2025. It's no less than you deserve. Join us!
Back at the mic and prepping for a turn on @charityclassics.bsky.social this weekend 🤔😬🙉
November 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
We're back on @allfm.bsky.social just after 11am tomorrow with @simongmusic.bsky.social returning to share a stack of chazza 45s he's picked up over the course of 2025. It's no less than you deserve. Join us!
Round up of Chazza Haul
Didn’t really need most of them, but £1 & £2 each, well, you know how it is
SQ Quadraphonic EMI, only 1,539 to get
808 CD
Not heard of Eruption, but looked funky
Switched On Rock Moog Machine looks like a rip off Wendy Carlos weak attempt
Phase 4 & Studio 2, of course
Didn’t really need most of them, but £1 & £2 each, well, you know how it is
SQ Quadraphonic EMI, only 1,539 to get
808 CD
Not heard of Eruption, but looked funky
Switched On Rock Moog Machine looks like a rip off Wendy Carlos weak attempt
Phase 4 & Studio 2, of course
November 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Round up of Chazza Haul
Didn’t really need most of them, but £1 & £2 each, well, you know how it is
SQ Quadraphonic EMI, only 1,539 to get
808 CD
Not heard of Eruption, but looked funky
Switched On Rock Moog Machine looks like a rip off Wendy Carlos weak attempt
Phase 4 & Studio 2, of course
Didn’t really need most of them, but £1 & £2 each, well, you know how it is
SQ Quadraphonic EMI, only 1,539 to get
808 CD
Not heard of Eruption, but looked funky
Switched On Rock Moog Machine looks like a rip off Wendy Carlos weak attempt
Phase 4 & Studio 2, of course
Advance Warning Record Sellers
Chap I bump into in the Post Office occasionally, sells records on-line. eBay, Cogs
He’s “turned over” £14K total over three years. Not Profit, turned over
HMRC have him in their sights. They want full accounts, receipts, names and addresses of where he bought from
Chap I bump into in the Post Office occasionally, sells records on-line. eBay, Cogs
He’s “turned over” £14K total over three years. Not Profit, turned over
HMRC have him in their sights. They want full accounts, receipts, names and addresses of where he bought from
November 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Advance Warning Record Sellers
Chap I bump into in the Post Office occasionally, sells records on-line. eBay, Cogs
He’s “turned over” £14K total over three years. Not Profit, turned over
HMRC have him in their sights. They want full accounts, receipts, names and addresses of where he bought from
Chap I bump into in the Post Office occasionally, sells records on-line. eBay, Cogs
He’s “turned over” £14K total over three years. Not Profit, turned over
HMRC have him in their sights. They want full accounts, receipts, names and addresses of where he bought from
Keep an eye on this as Comcast already own Sky.
They will control the narrative on a lot of TV & Streaming Media
They will control the narrative on a lot of TV & Streaming Media
Comcast holds talks about acquiring ITV’s television business on.ft.com/4oUhmNs
Comcast holds talks about acquiring ITV’s television business
US media giant sees potential to create a leading streaming service in the UK
on.ft.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Keep an eye on this as Comcast already own Sky.
They will control the narrative on a lot of TV & Streaming Media
They will control the narrative on a lot of TV & Streaming Media
Fallen behind sorting recent acquisitions, testing & sorting session
Sanyo Betamax VTC 5000
Panasonic NV-W1 - Multistandard VHS Converter. It’s not Pro Quality, but acceptable results. Map on front shows selected Region
Sony PVM Monitors - HR Colour & 90CE B&W, mid 70s
National NV 3085 EIAJ 1974
Sanyo Betamax VTC 5000
Panasonic NV-W1 - Multistandard VHS Converter. It’s not Pro Quality, but acceptable results. Map on front shows selected Region
Sony PVM Monitors - HR Colour & 90CE B&W, mid 70s
National NV 3085 EIAJ 1974
November 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Fallen behind sorting recent acquisitions, testing & sorting session
Sanyo Betamax VTC 5000
Panasonic NV-W1 - Multistandard VHS Converter. It’s not Pro Quality, but acceptable results. Map on front shows selected Region
Sony PVM Monitors - HR Colour & 90CE B&W, mid 70s
National NV 3085 EIAJ 1974
Sanyo Betamax VTC 5000
Panasonic NV-W1 - Multistandard VHS Converter. It’s not Pro Quality, but acceptable results. Map on front shows selected Region
Sony PVM Monitors - HR Colour & 90CE B&W, mid 70s
National NV 3085 EIAJ 1974
I seem to be saying this a lot lately, but ffs!!
WTF is a “Vinyl Shop”? A Specialist Outfitters for Wipe Clean Undergarments in Bolton?
Apparently not….
WTF is a “Vinyl Shop”? A Specialist Outfitters for Wipe Clean Undergarments in Bolton?
Apparently not….
November 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I seem to be saying this a lot lately, but ffs!!
WTF is a “Vinyl Shop”? A Specialist Outfitters for Wipe Clean Undergarments in Bolton?
Apparently not….
WTF is a “Vinyl Shop”? A Specialist Outfitters for Wipe Clean Undergarments in Bolton?
Apparently not….
Balls indeed. First broken screen I’ve seen on an e-ink ticket thing
November 5, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Balls indeed. First broken screen I’ve seen on an e-ink ticket thing
Oh ffs!
First Christmas track on the radio 😬😬
First Christmas track on the radio 😬😬
November 5, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Oh ffs!
First Christmas track on the radio 😬😬
First Christmas track on the radio 😬😬
“top format waffle” is the perfect description really
It's been a good week for podcasts...
KLF chat from @joemuggs.bsky.social on @talk90stome.bsky.social, a Footwork episode of Dispatch, top format waffle from @avavsystems.bsky.social on @webuyrecords.bsky.social AND a new episode of @500songspodcast.bsky.social.
KLF chat from @joemuggs.bsky.social on @talk90stome.bsky.social, a Footwork episode of Dispatch, top format waffle from @avavsystems.bsky.social on @webuyrecords.bsky.social AND a new episode of @500songspodcast.bsky.social.
November 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
“top format waffle” is the perfect description really
Defunct Old Transmission & Reception stuff spotted out & about in Sussex today
What a sad git I am
Amstrad Dish, Astra 1, 19 East
Analogue Sky - 27 Sept 2001
VHF TV - Band I & III - 3 Jan 1985
Band III is now DAB
Decommissioned one2one / T Mobile Cell Site
Sat Dishes for SIS on rear of Bookies
What a sad git I am
Amstrad Dish, Astra 1, 19 East
Analogue Sky - 27 Sept 2001
VHF TV - Band I & III - 3 Jan 1985
Band III is now DAB
Decommissioned one2one / T Mobile Cell Site
Sat Dishes for SIS on rear of Bookies
November 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Defunct Old Transmission & Reception stuff spotted out & about in Sussex today
What a sad git I am
Amstrad Dish, Astra 1, 19 East
Analogue Sky - 27 Sept 2001
VHF TV - Band I & III - 3 Jan 1985
Band III is now DAB
Decommissioned one2one / T Mobile Cell Site
Sat Dishes for SIS on rear of Bookies
What a sad git I am
Amstrad Dish, Astra 1, 19 East
Analogue Sky - 27 Sept 2001
VHF TV - Band I & III - 3 Jan 1985
Band III is now DAB
Decommissioned one2one / T Mobile Cell Site
Sat Dishes for SIS on rear of Bookies
For your own sanity, a reminder
If you are in the market for a new TV, do not buy a Freely Hisense. They are shocking bad
Been out to new customer “TV keeps breaking up”. Nothing wrong with aerial signal. Their internet is poor
TV keeps retuning itself to Freely (internet TV). It’s painful to see
If you are in the market for a new TV, do not buy a Freely Hisense. They are shocking bad
Been out to new customer “TV keeps breaking up”. Nothing wrong with aerial signal. Their internet is poor
TV keeps retuning itself to Freely (internet TV). It’s painful to see
November 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
For your own sanity, a reminder
If you are in the market for a new TV, do not buy a Freely Hisense. They are shocking bad
Been out to new customer “TV keeps breaking up”. Nothing wrong with aerial signal. Their internet is poor
TV keeps retuning itself to Freely (internet TV). It’s painful to see
If you are in the market for a new TV, do not buy a Freely Hisense. They are shocking bad
Been out to new customer “TV keeps breaking up”. Nothing wrong with aerial signal. Their internet is poor
TV keeps retuning itself to Freely (internet TV). It’s painful to see
Here we go again
UMG thinking up more old bollocks to get us to part with our cash.
Though not I’m sure I’d sign up to something that labels its buyers anything associated with a “phyle” - unless you currently, temporarily, reside in Windsor Castle
$40 £40 for Nat King Cole’s Christmas Album, nah
UMG thinking up more old bollocks to get us to part with our cash.
Though not I’m sure I’d sign up to something that labels its buyers anything associated with a “phyle” - unless you currently, temporarily, reside in Windsor Castle
$40 £40 for Nat King Cole’s Christmas Album, nah
November 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Here we go again
UMG thinking up more old bollocks to get us to part with our cash.
Though not I’m sure I’d sign up to something that labels its buyers anything associated with a “phyle” - unless you currently, temporarily, reside in Windsor Castle
$40 £40 for Nat King Cole’s Christmas Album, nah
UMG thinking up more old bollocks to get us to part with our cash.
Though not I’m sure I’d sign up to something that labels its buyers anything associated with a “phyle” - unless you currently, temporarily, reside in Windsor Castle
$40 £40 for Nat King Cole’s Christmas Album, nah
“Hello, we’ve got a problem with our Broadband. The Landlord won’t help & our Provider says it’s not their equipment. Can you come & look? Help!”
Does it happen when it rains, by any chance?
“Yes, yes it does. How do you know that?”
Looks up side of building
Does it happen when it rains, by any chance?
“Yes, yes it does. How do you know that?”
Looks up side of building
November 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
“Hello, we’ve got a problem with our Broadband. The Landlord won’t help & our Provider says it’s not their equipment. Can you come & look? Help!”
Does it happen when it rains, by any chance?
“Yes, yes it does. How do you know that?”
Looks up side of building
Does it happen when it rains, by any chance?
“Yes, yes it does. How do you know that?”
Looks up side of building