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Old 10-07-2003, 06:44 PM
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would that be a kv-7000u?
i still repair old sonys so it may have hope.

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Guys- I remember that oddball Sony color- There was a Sony distributor in Knoxville, & I cajoled my dad into taking me there a lot. But he liked looking at all the neat stuff, too. I remember seeing one of those one time back when I was 11 or 12, & I remember it because it was color & didn't "look" like a Sony. Seems like it was on a roll-around cart, & may have had an early VTR with it. I have one of the 1st Trinitrons, a '69 7" color that came from Hammacher-Schlemmer in NYC. I don't think Sony ever really officially imported it into the US. I'd give my eyeteeth to get it working again.-Sandy G.
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Old 10-07-2003, 07:48 PM
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Here's my list...

Black and White:

ANDREA 16" round metal cone CRT with FM radio. Purchased at the ETF swapmeet earlier this year. Restoration will be underway if I ever get time to get caps.

RCA 14" portable. Identical to one on Eric H's site, but has UHF. It will be restored eventually and rewired to solve the hot chassis problem. I need the correct SAMS for this. I have the version of the SAMS that used a transformer instead of AC/DC.

Sylvania 17" metal portable. Will be restored and rewired to fix hot chassis problem.

Stewart-Warner 12" round. Not at my current location, but will get here and be recapped. It had a fairly muddy picture last time I had it on.

Zenith 21" Late 50's metal table model. Works well, but will get a recap.

ROUND COLOR: All use the 21FJP22.

RCA CTC-16. Would have been totally recapped if I weren't laid off at the time. Need a CRT socket for this since somebody did a "Mickey Mouse" fix on the focus lead (wrapped it on pin 9 on the CRT... totally unacceptable). I did fix some other previous "repairs"). CRT is the original RCA with no cataracts.

Zenith 25MC32 (need to verify chassis number. The set is in Warren). Works like a charm. Replaced all filters and bad mylar caps in the vertical. A full recap wouldn't hurt.

Sylvania D-01. Worked last time I had it on. Will get a full recap eventually.

SILVERTONE TV,AM/FM, TURNTABLE combo. Works, but a full recap is in order. The filters are leaky and I think the voltage doubler needs to retire. The CRT was replaced (I still have the old one, it will get rebuilt eventually). The radio worked as found. The turntable is toast. Someone tried to fix it and screwed it up even more. The inrush limiter for the degauss was crumbled and the voltage dependent resistor is toast. The degausser is bypassed for now (I know...DUMB.)

OTHER:

RCA CTC-38. Found about a week before I relocated. CRT prognosis is uncertain. I have not tried the set yet. This one I have may have been one of the first to use the modern RCA logo.

I also have two of Zenith's first solid state sets. These are the ones where if the safety caps open, the HV triples and burns the neck off the CRT. Both have color problems which I haven't looked at yet.

RCA XL-100. Had a nice picture until the vertical crapped out. Something was smoking, but I don't have the right print for it. It will eventually be fixed.

RCA COLOR TUBE PORTABLE. 17 inch. This is similar to one mentioned in another thread where all caps and resistors (in the sweep section) had to be replaced. The CRT isn't great, but could look good with a proper restoration.

I'm always looking, but with my luck, one of my nosy neighbors might report me to the rental office, saying I'm running a repair shop out of my apartment. I'll eventually help fill the gallery.
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Old 10-08-2003, 06:19 AM
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As someone who is just getting into the hobby, my total is 11. At this point, my oldest would be from the mid 80's. Here is a breakdown by brand:

RCA--5
Citizen--2
JVC--1
Panasonic--1
Zenith--1
GE--1

One question for those of you who have mega numbers of sets: How many are in working condition, and how many are used with any frequency/regularity? As for myself, all sets are in working order with the exception of one RCA console which conked out just after the big blackout in August.

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Old 10-08-2003, 08:21 AM
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The sets I have in the house are almost all working and are hooked up to a private cable distribution system. Of about 25-30 sets in the house, only 3 are not working. I use a high-power MATV amplifier off of a VCR to feed the distribution line. The input is an outdoor antenna with pre-amp. Also I have a DVD player hooked up to the VCR and this allows me to watch videos on any of my TV's. I try to rotate the use of the TV's so they get somewhat equal use. Have not watched much recently, maybe 3 or 4 hours a week as there is not too much that's that interesting on antenna TV. I'm more interested in the technology of TV and in repairing them than a lot of the programming these days! The barn TV's almost all work, too, and are plugged in and can be turned on.
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Old 10-08-2003, 03:07 PM
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Ive kept all my sets working, so far, all work. I have repaired all that needed servicing and that was almost all the color sets. The B/w sets worked when I found them.
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Old 10-08-2003, 04:10 PM
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Chad, I'm jealous. If I had the room, your set-up is the one that I would LOVE! You've got some great sets!
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Old 10-08-2003, 08:15 PM
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Smile Here is my Roster

1. RCA CT-100 CTC-2 Current project: Would like to have this running for the Rose Bowl Parade...much to do..may have to rewind the convergece transformer by hand...

2. RCA 21CT660 CTC4 Haviland Blonde Restored, 21AXP. Runs 1 hour a night to watch Bill O'Reilly

3. RCA 21CT661 CTC4 Director 21. Mahogany Restored. 21AX. Runs very good.

4. RCA 21CD789 CTC5 "Whitby" Blonde Awaiting Resto. 21AX

5. RCA 21CT785 CTC5 " Wescott" Blonde Awaiting Resto 21AX

6. RCA 21CD886 CTC7C "Anderson" Prof. Veneered, Repl 21cyp. Restored and working. Excellent. My 1st set (you never forget your first...well you know!)

7. RCA 21RC898 CTC7AC "Pensbury" VERY orig set, Orig 21cyp. low hours. Runs great

8. RCA 210-CTR-84 CTC9 "Abbot" Remote. Orig set, Orig 21cyp. Runs great, remote works

9. RCA 210-CK-85 CTC9 "Anniversary" awaiting resto. 21fj nice tv, lots of gold trim

10. RCA 212-G-805 CTC11 Awaiting Resto 21fb dead

11. RCA 212-F-102 CTC 11 Nice Original, 21FB, runs nice, long gold legs!

12. RCA 212-F-102 CTC 11 (#2) 21FJP, runs nice, black and gold, on loan to Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Ct. Runs all day every Sat.

I agree that we need to fill the photo gallery! I work alot but will photograph my collection and post it the next day off that I get!

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Old 10-08-2003, 08:35 PM
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I was going to respond, strongly.

But with only 2 B/W and 5 color, I'm chump change.

(However, with a new Mit's 48413, and High Definition cable, I win!)

At least, in my own mind.


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Old 10-08-2003, 08:45 PM
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I am proud to say ALL of my sets work! I have repaired all that needed servicing and that was almost all the color sets. The B/w sets worked when I found them.
Doug,

You know that you have just raised the bar way too high for most of the rest of us slobs to match. I mean common, did'ja have to make that claim in public?

Seriously, hats off to you brother!

Wow, there are some fine collections here eh!? I'll have to tabulate my own modest collection of mostly non-restored sets.
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Old 10-09-2003, 12:01 AM
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Hi Charlie, no they're not.
Currently there are only 39 sets listed on my site.

Some of the sets on my list are duplicates, some need finish work to be presentable, a very few are beyond repair, mostly tho I just haven't got around to photographing them yet.



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Old 10-09-2003, 12:09 AM
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Modern sets

My list didn't include any newer SS stuff.

1990 27" Sony XBR

1991 Sony 20"

1980s? RCA 9" (Thrift Store Special)

1981 Sharp 5" AC/DC (Thrift Store Special)

1991 Mitsubishi 27" (Goodwill special, has a vertical problem and is probably headed for the dumpster)
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Old 10-11-2003, 10:59 PM
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Old 10-12-2003, 11:27 AM
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bragging?

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thanks for the comps rob! Didnt mean to say it in a "bragging" way....
Doug,

That's OK. As I see it, this thread was started for the express purpose of "bragging" !
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Old 10-12-2003, 05:21 PM
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Most of the sets I have arnt worth bragging about as there really is no desire for the types I have. Thats why I get as many as possible as they dont cost to much and still use tubes.
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Old 10-13-2003, 12:46 AM
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Let me think a minuite...

And I will see if I can remember, and list all of mine..

First..

7" electrostatic sets--(2) admiral 19a1's

10" round bw sets--

2( philcos)
1(ge- #804, I think)
1 admiral(chassis only, no cab.)
1- admiral 30a1

12" round bw sets-
rca kcs-34b( two, table model, and console model)
zenith porthole-- #22h20(console)
philco 50-t-1302(2, both table models, one w/ bad power trans)

19" round sets--

rca kcs-47(console
Andrea( chassis only), no cab.
admiral 21a1 ( chassis only, no cab.)
emerson 19"

rectangular bw--

rca kcs- 78a( 1952, looks a LOT like a ct-100)
admiral 20b1 16" (table model).
rca 14" table models(2 of these in RED)
rca 17"( table model)
rca 8" metal portable , 1956(3 of these, red, brown, and black)
rca kcs-153, 12", solid state, 1966
sylvania 12" , solid state, 1968
emerson 7" metal portable
emerson 14" portable, w/ am radio
zenith 16k23, 19" ,remote (table model)
zenith 16j20, table model
zenith 16e21(2, one table model, and one console- console is remote, )1960
zenith 16l24, (table model)1964
ge 1959 model. 19" (table model)
ge 1962 model(lx chassis)



round color sets--
Zenith 29jc20-- 1962( console model( zenith FIRST regular production model)
Rca ctc11 (console model )1961,or 62.
Zenith 25lc20 -- 1964, combo, w/ hybrid stereo, remote
Rca ctc 16-- 1965,or 66, (console model)


rectangular color tube sets--

Zenith 25mc36-- 1965( console)
zenith 16z8c19, 1969(table model)
rca ctc27- 1967-(table model)
zenith 15y6c15- 1968, ( table/portable model)


Solid state sets--

Rca ctc -40, (table model), 1969, PLUS 2 SPARE CHASSIS
Rca ctc-46, 1972, (console model)
rca ctc-68 (console model, 1974), family owned since new.
RCA CTC-47, G-2000, 1970 MODEL, SPECIAL CONSOLE.
Magnavox t979, 1973, (console)
Heath gr-395?, 1970 (20" console)

There may be a few I have forgotten.. These are only my collected sets, i have a number of "modern"(1980's-present ) sets around, also.

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