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posted 17/12/2011
DTELS FORUM
The forum is now operational.
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Are you a member of the NTL final salary pension scheme but not yet joined the Association?
If so, visit the web site for more information at www.ntlpa.org.uk.
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Welcome to
DTELS.Org
Another Year On ...
Halfway through December and I find myself reflecting back on how quickly time has passed by since I last updated this web site one year ago.
2011 will remain a memorable year for me. In particular, overcoming a few personal health challenges and having successfully moved home after 28 years from Hampshire and settled to a new and enjoyable way of life in East Devon.
Although there has been little new material to publish, I remain encouraged the site still attracts many old and new visitors.
DTELS Forum ...
After a prolonged period of absence due to a denial of service attack, I have reinstated the forum, using the latest version of bulletin board software. I offer my apologies to those of you who were unable to use the service and hope the new version is to your liking. Forum members should be able to login using their old username and passwords.
Please contact me using the feedback form if you experience any problems.
DTELS Ltd Dissolved ...
17 years after the trade sale to NTL the final chapter in a once great and respected organisation came to a close. My thanks go to Paul Corkrum for drawing attention to a notice on the Companies House website stating DTELS Ltd had been dissolved on 30th August 2011.
Pye Telecom ...
Although long gone, those of us who worked in the Directorate or had connections with the company during it’s heyday would well remember it for the breadth and creativity of products that emerged from this once great Cambridge based company. My thanks to Lawrie Atkinson for drawing attention to a an interesting archive film made by Pye in the 1950's showing typical VHF equipments of the day and an interview involving Mr Brinkley, of spaced carrier fame. The film can been viewed on the East Anglian Film Archive site by clicking the link above.
and Finally ...
Please continue to visit this site during 2012, particularly the forum for new postings and this home page for updated information regarding DTELS or other reunions.
Until my next webmaster rambling in December 2012, I wish you good health, happiness and fortune during the year.
Regards
Steven....
17th December 2011
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Online Feedback
A quick and convenient way to contact Steven Cole for all DTELS.Org site matters. Links to the form are also at the bottom of every page.
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January 2012 Update *** NEW ***
Seven pictures of Cranbrook Workshop from Fred Cornish. Thought to be 1980s, do you know the year and missing names?
If so, please contact the Webmaster using the feedback form.
December 2011 Updates
Sadly, nothing of consequence was left to publish after I cleared out both lofts at my last house before moving earlier this year.
What little I received during the year has been included in this update and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the following people for their input:
Charles Pullin; for two 1970s photos of a Bishops Cleeve MU/Romsley Depot cricket match. Also, one photo of the Weyhill MU cricket team c1985.
John Price; for 15 photos taken c1977 relating to Worcester Detachment, plus a few c1975-76 relating to Bedford & Weedon
Links Page; updated including a site devoted to Met Police history.
The 2011 Winter Reunion with article and group photo taken at the event held on Tuesday 29th November in London.
New Visitor to this Site?
May I extend a big welcome to those of you who may be visiting this web site for the first time. If you not already aware, this site is dedicated to recording some of the history of the Directorate of Telecommunications.
As a public sector department within the Home Office for England and Wales, the Directorate was responsible for providing wireless communication support to Emergency Service users in the two countries.
Its origins go back to World War II (circa 1939) and grew over the years to become a major service provider to a wider range of Public Safety central and local government services. In 1991 it changed its name to DTELS and three years later became a private sector company following a trade sale to National Transcommunications Limited (ntl).
For more information about this web site, please click here.
Articles for Publishing
As ever I welcome DTELS related articles for publishing on this site. In particular personal recollection articles. I know many of you have enjoyed these trips down memory lane, so please do your bit to record a bit of history and send your articles by email to:
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FEATURES
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ABOUT US
This section contains historical information about the Directorate, its responsibilities, organisational structure, aims, objectives and principal customers
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DTELS FORUM
During 2012 please monitor the forum for new postings,
including bereavement notices
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DTELS Topics
Bereavement
Forum Index
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IMAGE LIBRARY
A library of photographs covering Directorate people, places and equipment. Mouse over image below to
select required topic.
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MISCELLANY
Miscellaneous topics, links to other sites, glossary etc.
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NEWS
Site updates from 2004-2011
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PUBLICATIONS
A growing library of Directorate publications giving an insight to the function and breadth of the organisation
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PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS
Personal memories contributed by individuals who were either working for, or who had contact with, the Directorate. This section also includes events, reunions and related information post the 1994 DTELS trade sale
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