1970 round tube ad

[KentTeffeteller]

Philco-Ford offered Roundies as late as 1972-1973. The leftover Roundie CRT inventory got used on loss leader and economy models. And several other makes also did so for the budget customer. Philco-Ford is unusual as their late Roundie models had some transistors used in their circuitry.

[DavGoodlin]

Originally Posted by KentTeffeteller

Philco-Ford offered Roundies as late as 1972-1973. The leftover Roundie CRT inventory got used on loss leader and economy models. And several other makes also did so for the budget customer. Philco-Ford is unusual as their late Roundie models had some transistors used in their circuitry.

Yes indeed, look up chassis 17MT80 it was hybrid and had the SS badge all Philco's color sets did starting 1967.

Since I have all the Sams from 1970s now, does anyone know of a later roundie than the 17MT80 chassis. Example:could a 1972 be a 22MT80?

[Steve D.]

Originally Posted by KentTeffeteller

Philco-Ford offered Roundies as late as 1972-1973. The leftover Roundie CRT inventory got used on loss leader and economy models. And several other makes also did so for the budget customer. Philco-Ford is unusual as their late Roundie models had some transistors used in their circuitry.

Here's a 1969 Muntz ad for a 21" roundie color combo set. And a 1970 ad for a Philco 21" solid state roundie table model. As well as a 1968 ad for a 21" Ward's Airline color set.