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Thanks to a tip-off on the RPF forum, I believe I have identified what an Etheric Beam Locator really is...

REFLEX KLYSTRON VA22A VALVE

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The Museum of Technology, the Great War and WWII"

Electronics Museum---

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Least I now know what I am looking for! I ordered something similar on eBay, but I think I ordered the wrong model, but as it only cost £20 it is not the end of the world. I'll keep my eyes peeled for a Reflex Klystron VA22A Valve.

Thanks BTW. I just snagged one off eBay for $15 in decent condition. Probably need a repaint but that's OK.
 
Thanks BTW. I just snagged one off eBay for $15 in decent condition. Probably need a repaint but that's OK.

I, too, have some on order and hope to upload some photis and documents soon.

I have since learnt that there are several variants; more details to follow.
 
I, too, have some on order and hope to upload some photis and documents soon.

I have since learnt that there are several variants; more details to follow.

Yes. I've found variations in casing as well as model number. Some models numbers seem to use the same casings as others but the one I found is close enough for me:

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My Etheric Beam Locators arrived today; all six of them! (I am happy, but my bank balance is weeping!) I also have received the magazine advertisements that I also ordered.

In reality, an Etheric Beam Locator is actually a Varian Klystron VA220 and Varian Klystron VA221. Originally invented in the 1950s, the Varian Klystron VA220 and VA221 manufactured in the USA by Varian, and they were designed to operate in microwave relay systems.

VA- 220, Tube VA-220; Röhre VA- 220 ID35869, Reflex Klystron

VM Tubes: 3 - Klystrons

The Museum of Technology, the Great War and WWII"

Each model came in several variants, such as VA220A, VA220B, VA220C, VA220D, VA221A, VA221B, VA221C, VA221D, etc. The different letters represented different frequency ranges (for example, VA220A related to Frequency (mc) 7425-7750).

Here are some photos taken by the sellers (I'll eventually take some of my own):

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Advert 1
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa446/markanthonyquested/Advert1.jpg

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Advert 2
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa446/markanthonyquested/Advert2.jpg

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Varian Klystron VA220B
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa446/markanthonyquested/VA220B.jpg

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Varian Klystron VA220C
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa446/markanthonyquested/VA220C.jpg

VA221C.jpg


VA221C
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa446/markanthonyquested/VA221C.jpg

VA221D.jpg


VA221D
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa446/markanthonyquested/VA221D.jpg

Here is a photo I found on the Internet (a clearer image):

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VA220 or VA221
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa446/markanthonyquested/PIC00041.jpg

And here are some photos of The Doctor's (albeit in the background):

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This is the latest edition to my collection of Doctor Who-inspired Doctor Who props...

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...an illustrated replica of River Song's diary, as produced by Vivian Fay...

The Scones of Blood

eBay My World - vivien_fay

...Spoilers, sweeties!!!


Another addition to my collection...

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A handmade replica of The Doctor's diary (this one has blank pages, although like the River Song diary, the craftswoman also makes ones with illustrations and text).

The Scones of Blood
 
My Etheric Beam Locators arrived today; all six of them! (I am happy, but my bank balance is weeping!) I also have received the magazine advertisements that I also ordered.

In reality, an Etheric Beam Locator is actually a Varian Klystron VA220 and Varian Klystron VA221. Originally invented in the 1950s, the Varian Klystron VA220 and VA221 manufactured in the USA by Varian, and they were designed to operate in microwave relay systems.

VA- 220, Tube VA-220; Röhre VA- 220 ID35869, Reflex Klystron

VM Tubes: 3 - Klystrons

The Museum of Technology, the Great War and WWII"

Each model came in several variants, such as VA220A, VA220B, VA220C, VA220D, VA221A, VA221B, VA221C, VA221D, etc. The different letters represented different frequency ranges (for example, VA220A related to Frequency (mc) 7425-7750).

Here are some photos taken by the sellers (I'll eventually take some of my own):

Advert1.jpg


Advert 1
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa446/markanthonyquested/Advert1.jpg

Advert2.jpg


Advert 2
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa446/markanthonyquested/Advert2.jpg

VA220B.jpg


Varian Klystron VA220B
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa446/markanthonyquested/VA220B.jpg

VA220C.jpg


Varian Klystron VA220C
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa446/markanthonyquested/VA220C.jpg

VA221C.jpg


VA221C
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa446/markanthonyquested/VA221C.jpg

VA221D.jpg


VA221D
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa446/markanthonyquested/VA221D.jpg

Here is a photo I found on the Internet (a clearer image):

PIC00041.jpg


VA220 or VA221
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa446/markanthonyquested/PIC00041.jpg

And here are some photos of The Doctor's (albeit in the background):

8408099087_fb606191d5_z.jpg


index-1.jpg


8408099511_56c1ffbfee_z-1.jpg


index-6.jpg


ssgenesis1.jpg


index-10.jpg


8409194280_25a10bb032_z-2.jpg


ssgenesis2.jpg


index-19.jpg

Nice! So my 220E should be just fine...once I paint it up a bit XD
 
An up to date this of my props collection (and one of these days, I'll take a photo of them all!) Some are replicas, whereas others are bits and bobs that I thought the Doctor might carry in his pockets. I also have a replica 4th Dr scarf, which I purchased from Galaxy Four a while ago...

LARP props - The Doctor’s affects

3-D movie glasses (3-D movie glasses, as worn in a cinema whilst watching a 3-D film. The Doctor uses these to observe alternate-dimension residue as well as other time-space phenomena that are not usually visible to the naked eye. Several pairs).
Abacus (Chinese counting device consisting of beads on a frame; one small, pocket-sized brass Abacus two dark green Jade Abacus, and one larger-size, wooden Abacus).
ACME whistle with the inscription "TITANIC" (a replica of a whistle used aboard the "Titanic").
Alien translator (a replica of the Alien translator from the Sarah Jane Adventures)
Banana (Bananas are a good source of potassium. This one is from the groves of Villengard. Bananas are good!)
Bosuns call (a ship’s whistle. It makes a piercing noise that can be useful for distracting guards or for attracting attention from a distance away).
Calling card (a homemade replica of the 7th Doctor’s calling card; not entirely screen-accurate, but suitable until I get around to making my own one).
Communicator (a replica of the Star Trek original series communicator; I thought it could pass off as some futuristic alien gadget).
Compass (a brass coloured compass with an aiming wire in the lid and a retractable magnifying lens).
Cricket ball (high quality, red English cricket ball).
Crystal minerals (assorted uncut and umpolished crystal minerals, such as Rose Quartz, Citrine, and Amethyst).
Diary, The Doctor's (replica of The Doctor's diary, as used by the 11th Dr; blank pages inside to allow me to add what I want inside).
Diary, River Song's (replica of River Song's diary, as seen in Silence in the Library; it contains replica pages of notes, photos, drawings and inserts; aged to give it the same appearance as the one in the story).
Dosimeter (a dosimeter is a personnel Geiger counter. When charged, it can be used to detect levels of gamma radiation. This dosimeter is calibrated to register between 0 to 150 Roentgens. It is shaped like a pen and has a magnifying lens inside it, allowing the user to view the radiation reading. The dosimeter has a clip, allowing it to be attached to a jacket or shirt pocket).
Emergency energy rations (emergency food supplements in tablet form. These food supplements contain the daily requirement of essential vitamins and minerals. The tablets are wrapped in polythene and encased in plastic tubes. 2 tubes containing seven tablets in each; 14 altogether).
Etheric Beam Locator; also useful for detecting ion-charged emissions (in reality, a Varian Klystron VA220 valve used in microwave transmission equipment; one of these was used as the 4th Dr's Etheric Beam Locator in Genesis of the Daleks).
Everlasting matches (waterproof/windproof matches and strikers, being used to mimic the everlasting matches used by the Doctor in some of the novels).
“Fire Steel” firelighter (a processed flint with a steel striker. When struck with the steel striker, the flint produces a spark that is as hot as 3000o / 5,500oF. It will light fires in the harshest of weather conditions, even when the flint itself is wet. It lasts approximately 12,000 strikes. The perfect tool for placating cold and angry cavemen in 100,000 BC!).
Flavoured food bars (I obtained several of these from old Royal Air Force and Royal Navy survival packs. They are packets of 8 qty cubes of flavoured carbohydrate food, such as chocolate and fruit flavours. Vacuum sealed in laminate foil packets, they closely resemble the TARDIS Food Machine food blocks).
Handkerchief (fancy-looking, cotton handkerchief, in a Paisley style that is remarkably similar to the one carried by the 7th Dr).
Harmonica (two Horner Harmonicas, each with a nice, bluesy, mournful tone!).
Jacks (the classic children’s game; metal jacks are useful to sprinkle on the ground and trip up enemies).
Jammie Dodgers (2 replica Jammie Dodgers).
Jelly babies (several bags of the confectionary that is much loved by The Doctor, as well as a pack of small paper bags).
Juggling balls (multi-coloured juggling balls).
Loupes (jewellers loupes of varying magnifications, such as 2.5x, 5x, 10x and 12x).
Magnifying glasses (replicas of 1941 Hughes and Son magnifying glasses; two large and two small. They come in their own leather pouches).
Marbles (a bag of glass marbles, various colours).
Mini telescope-microscope (children's mini telescope-microscope, shaped like a pen).
Money in drawstring bags and/or wallets (various methods of making payment including coins of varying currencies and eras, inter-planetary credit chips, gold coins, silver coins, gold dust, uncut diamonds, cut diamonds, gold rings, gold rings encrusted with gemstones, gold pendants, gold pendants encrusted with gemstones, precious cut gemstones, astral diamonds, and Alliance credits; inside various drawstring bags).
Monocular (similar in style and design as the Opera glasses, except the Monocular has only one lens and not two. It comes in its own leather pouch).
Nano Recorder (replica of the gun-type Nano Recorder as seen in the recent series).
Newspapers (complete, replica newspapers from various historic dates such as VE day, D day, eve of world war 2, the first men landing on the moon, death of JFK, etc).
Notepad (hand-made, hand-stitched and leather-bound, with a long piece of lace attached to wrap around the pad and keep it closed. It has a lovely old fashioned look).
Opera glasses, three types:
9th Doctor style Opera Glasses (three pairs; 1800s Fords Theater replica pair, 1941 W Ottway and Sons pair, and another pair of an unknown European origin),
11th Doctor style Opera Glasses (one pair; late 1800s / early 1900s French pair by La Mignonne),
Non-specific type (Different in style from the others, a 1960s pair that were manufactured in Japan).
Playing cards (playing cards).
Pocket watch on a chain (several pocket watches; three plain gold-coloured pocket watches with gold chains, one patterned gold-coloured pocket watch with chain, three “Victoria Penny” silver and copper coloured pocket watches, and several other silver-coloured pocket watches of differing styles).
Psychic paper inside a black passport wallet (a leather replica of the Doctor’s black passport wallet, containing a piece of psychic paper).
Recorder (a replica of the 2nd Doctor's recorder).
Spinning top (child’s old fashioned, wooden spinning top; could be used by the Doctor to take simple gravity readings or similar).
Stethoscope (medical instrument, commonly used to listen to heart and lungs, but equally useful for listening to other quiet sounds).
Sonic Screwdrivers, several types:
2nd Doctor Sonic Screwdriver (i.e., pen torches).
4th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver (metal replica with working spring mechanism, but no sound),
8th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver (metal replica with working spring mechanism, but no sound),
9th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver (professionally produced replica by Celestial Toystore, prototype P002),
9th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver (several toy replicas, extendable, light and sound effects, etc),
11th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver (several toy replicas, extendable, light and sound effects, etc),
Several of the build your own Sonic Screwdriver sets,
Several of the Trans-Temporal Sonic Screwdriver.
TARDIS key on a chain , three types:
3rd / 8th Dr type,
7th Dr type,
Yale-style type, as used by the 9th, 10th and 11th Drs.
Telescope (extendable, brass telescope, bound in leather).
Tooth brush (tooth brush for brushing teeth).
Torches (a wind up, waterproof, three LED torch and a 1th Dr sonic screwdriver style LED torch).
UNIT ID cards (replica 3rd and 4th Dr UNIT ID cards).
Voltmeter (an old Voltmeter, which was used for measuring Direct Current)
Yo-Yo (a Yo-Yo is a toy that was used by the 4th Doctor to take “…a simple gravity reading”).

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Other relevant items:

Casio AE-21W Twin Graph ii digital watch (the same make and model as used by SFX designer Mike Tucker for the 7th Doctor's pocket watch. I also have a couple of the rabbit hunter pocket watches that Mike also used for the 7th Dr's pocket watch and another Casio AE-21W Twin Graph ii digital watch. One of these days, I'll convert them).

Viners Studio salad serving spoons (two sets of salad serving spoons, including two fork versions; i.e. the same type as used to make the alien-looking spoons "pilfered" by the 7th Doctor in "Time and the Rani". Another project currently sitting on a shelf).

"Zoids" toy - Saicurtis (the same toy used for the construction of the 7th Doctor's very valuable piece of coin collection in "Battlefield". One toy built and two still in kit form and in their original boxes. And when I have the patience, I'll convert and repaint one of them).
 
I'm really new to Doctor Who and only saw my first episode, then the full 6 seasons plus half of the 7th a couple of months ago:facepalm.
I quickly got hooked and started a small collection this past month:
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This morning, my wife and I decided to go to the Flea Market and before leaving I spotted the lamp on the left. I thought it was like the "Everlasting Glow LED Lantern" I purchased on e-bay for $8, but it actually had glass panels and was better constructed and I easily removed the upper vent portion. The best part was that since it had a few small dings, I got it for only $4!
Pictured is the 11th Doctor remote control sonic, screwdriver sonic, 11th toy sonic and 9/10th doctor toy sonic screwdriver.
Not pictured here: tweed jacket, burgundy bowtie and suspenders that I have on a mannequin in my garage waiting on a head ;)
 
Looks good. What kind of brush did you use to paint it?

Just this multi-pack of brushes that I found at the craft store. Used the flatter head brushes for the black & medium sized point tips for the colors (not a painter so don't know their proper names :lol). Went super heavy on the podge for the warm colors to try to make them more textured & swirly.
 
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