Polski (PL) 
English (United Kingdom) 
International Meeting of Vintage Radio Enthusiasts and Collectors
"Natawis Radio Works"
Grzegorz "gsmok" Makarewicz,
The meeting took place on October 21, 2012. I arrived before the scheduled start time of 10 a.m. Before entering the conference room, I received an identification badge and a CD with conference materials. The organizers did a great job. The room was already packed.
In Photos 1 and 2, Mr. Mariusz Matejczyk (co-organizer of the meeting) can be seen at the projector, his back to the audience, preparing his computer for a presentation. Several people, who had thoughtfully secured the best seats, watched with interest as he struggled with the equipment. Some seats were "reserved" by jackets draped over the backs of chairs.
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The following photos show the meeting participants waiting for it to begin. The atmosphere was excellent, with participants eagerly examining the exhibits and the mini-stand featuring vacuum tubes and retro devices. Surprisingly, slightly more people gathered near the Natawis radio display than near the well-stocked drinks table. As a veteran of various types of meetings, this extraordinary event is etched in my memory. Combined with the second fact, the need to herd participants "glued" to the exhibits for refreshments during the lunch break, I witnessed a conference phenomenon worthy of being included in the Book of Records.
Let's get back to the topic...
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As I mentioned, a thematic exhibition was set up in the conference room. Tables with exhibits, namely Natawis radios, were placed along the walls. I managed to take the photo below right after arriving at the meeting. I was lucky, because after just a few minutes, it became crowded, and there was no longer any opportunity to capture several uncovered tables in one shot.
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Behind-the-scenes discussions and insightful observations of the design details of the presented radios caused the introductory lecture to be slightly delayed. However, no one complained. And now the moment of the official inauguration arrived. Mr. Mariusz Matejczyk spoke about the plans for the Trioda Society. The slide being displayed now shows the Society's symbol and a welcome addition.
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After the introductory remarks, it's time for another presentation. Below is a photograph taken during Mr. Maurycy Bryx's presentation on the Polish Radio Engineering Works Natawis.
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As you can see in the following photos, the presentation generated considerable interest. The sad conclusion of the lecture was that, in principle, little is known about the company's fate. It disappeared from the pre-war market in a strange and mysterious manner.
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And here is Mr. Mieczysław Laskowski talking about methods of selecting replacement tubes.
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The amount of knowledge he gave us was truly impressive.
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Just like before the meeting began, during breaks between presentations, everyone could browse the Natawis radio display. According to collectors, most of the surviving examples were grouped together in one spot in the room.
It's sad that so few remain.
For the record, I took the photos before the meeting began, for the reasons I've already mentioned. It's clear there were more "smart" people like me in the room. It paid off. However, my documentation was probably the most detailed.
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Below are photos of the exhibits. I tried to capture all the information plates/stickers, which should greatly facilitate identification of the radio types. Unfortunately, one of the units did not have such a plate. I won't comment on the photos. Natawis products don't require it. There's simply something to look at without unnecessary swearing. One note: some of the radios were delivered just before the meeting began, and their owners didn't have time to vacuum the interior of the exhibits they were displaying.
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And here's the radio in question, without the ID. I'll leave the type determination to those viewing the photos.
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The thematic exhibition was combined with a mini-market where you could see devices from other companies. Here are some examples.
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This Ingelen, shown in the last photos, is stunning. The speaker grille material is a bit worn, but the cabinet is a real gem (not to mention the tuning scale).
Prepared by: Grzegorz "gsmok" Makarewicz (www.mytriode.com, www.grzegorz-makarewicz.pl)