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Genuine 70s calculator elka 103

top of the line.even got a memory.
Genuine 70s calculator elka 103 by Richie Wisbey.
Lovely solid calculator, especially for its age.
Something from the box of stuff I got when my Grandad W died.
He kept the leather effect case and instruction book,which contains some sums,to test the calculators memory.
The memory on this thing is crap,I put some batteries in to test it and it didnt remember a thing about my Grandad,what a swizz.
Grandad Wisbey

Rare Bulgarian calculator,with soviet parts.

Size (approx):
70mm x 135mm x 30mm (max) (w,h,d)

Weight:
122g excluding batteries

Power:
6.0V DC, 4 x AA size batteries. Also accepts an adapter (undefined) through a socket on the top side to the far right. The battery compartment has a green ribbon to aid battery removal.

Case:
Beautiful solid yellow-backed calculator with smooth rear and matt black front piece. Metal panel with black printed text round the switch, in its own recess. Back top of calculator is raised by about 30 degrees and the orangey red display filter raised even more. The lower front edge has the brand and model number printed in white. The keys are squishy, medium travel and work well enough.

Display:
8 digit red LED with bubble lens and ninth digit for negative and memory indicators

Features:
Four functions with percentages, square root and four function memory.

Manufacturer:
Produced by ISOT, exporter: ISOTIMPEX. Made in Bulgaria

Lovely solid calculator, especially for its age.
Something from the box of stuff I got when my Grandad W died.
He kept the leather effect case and instruction book,which contains some sums,to test the calculators memory.
The memory on this thing is crap,I put some batteries in to test it and it didnt remember a thing about my Grandad,what a swizz.
Grandad Wisbey 
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oldsads  Pro User  says:

Love this device.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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mashpriborintorg  Pro User  says:

Hi, it is a rare bulgarian made calculator, with soviet componants inside ! Great find !
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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Richie Wisbey  Pro User  says:

thanks.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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Lady Smirnoff-confundo esteroides con asteroides  Pro User  says:

a treasure!
pls post this pic to:http://www.flickr.com/groups/aparatos/
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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the-father  Pro User  says:

simple and beautiful.

*From the Comments! group.*
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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Todd Ehlers  Pro User  says:

Truly unique addition to the calculators' group.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

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skylah says:

Hmm I think it has potential for the future....maybe a remote for your cat, so it can control the telly, seriously, you inherited some rare and wonderful pieces.

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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bilqrd999 says:

Few parts are actually Russian, if there is any. And the main chip is Rockwell integrated circuit, also the memory usually works fine, but this stuff is too old, so you never know what could have happened to it. And just for the record, all Bulgarian calculators since 1965 have had memory.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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Richie Wisbey  Pro User  says:

I think that the memory joke may have gone over your head bilqrd99!
But thanks for the comment.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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Just_Plain_Bobert  Pro User  says:

What a cool little instrument.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

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farnea says:

really nice
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

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Richie Wisbey  Pro User  says:

Thanks.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

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gerry balding  Pro User  says:

Memories. I used to have one of these. Bought it form Simon's in Barking. Think I paid about £5; a lot of dosh in those days.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

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volunteer1956uk says:

www.vintagecalculators.com/ - a site that celebrates old calculators might be able to help you.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

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