Symphony Blanking Plate

Fifer · 19th March 2016, 16:38

Next to the display on my Symphony radio there is a blanking plate. I got a spare blanking plate which has clips on the back of it. I intend to modify the new one and fit a Talex unit into it.

The problem is that I can't seem to shift the blanking plate on the radio unit. Does it need knocking out, or cutting out? I obviously don't want to damage anything.

Thanks,
Fifer

The Rovering Member · 19th March 2016, 17:53

It should just unclip, just put a small screwdriver in the edge & gently lever it out.

Fifer · 19th March 2016, 20:06

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Originally Posted by The Rovering Member

It should just unclip, just put a small screwdriver in the edge & gently lever it out.

Thank you, I'll give it another go in the morning.

Cheers,
Fifer

Duotone · 19th March 2016, 20:25

Here is a picture of the back of the blanking plate.

You can see that it is sort of hooked in on one long edge and clipped in on the other long edge.

Judging by the lettering the clips should be at the top.

Dave T

Sonic ZS · 19th March 2016, 20:43

Can I ask a silly question, what is a 'Talex unit' ?

championdaddy · 19th March 2016, 21:03

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Originally Posted by Sonic ZS

Can I ask a silly question, what is a 'Talex unit' ?

Was wondering that myself !

Fifer · 19th March 2016, 21:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duotone

Here is a picture of the back of the blanking plate.

You can see that it is sort of hooked in on one long edge and clipped in on the other long edge.

Judging by the lettering the clips should be at the top.

Dave T

That is the same as the spare that I got.

I hope I am wrong, but really close up on the original it looks like one moulding.

PS. The Talex is a small GPS device that gives me a read-out of my current speed. It tells me when fixed and mobile cameras are coming up, and if my speed is over the limit it tells me to slow down.

It is legal.

Fifer

Sonic ZS · 19th March 2016, 21:45

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Originally Posted by championdaddy

Was wondering that myself !

I just knew I wouldn't be the only one

I had a feeling it was a gadget used for time keeping in rallying, but maybe I'm thinking of something else ?

Fifer · 19th March 2016, 22:08

It just sits in the car and is more accurate than the speedo. I download the database every week.

Once bitten!

Fifer

Duotone · 20th March 2016, 05:26

The blanking plate is a separate piece. The idea is that the Symphony could be fitted with the Low Line control pack.

Dave T

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Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	Here is a picture of the back of the blanking plate. You can see that it is sort of hooked in on one long edge and clipped in on the other long edge. Judging by the lettering the clips should be at the top. Dave T

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Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	The blanking plate is a separate piece. The idea is that the Symphony could be fitted with the Low Line control pack. Dave T