new hamfest finds

From: Tony Duell <ard_at_p850ug1.demon.co.uk>
Date: Sun Jun 6 12:16:38 2004

> couple years old :^/ As I recall the acid had leaked and pretty much
> destroyed the boxes that were supposed to hold the batteries (I think
> 4 to a light).

This is a common problem with old (1930s) portable radios in the UK, many of
which used a wet cell LT (A) battery. The acid either leaked out, or
acidic vapour escaped and rotted the cabinet (and the wiring sometimes).

-tony
Received on Sun Jun 06 2004 - 12:16:38 BST