Porta color

[1911nutjob]

Here goes. If this works, these are pictures of my restored set. Merry Christmas everyone!

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by 1911nutjob

Here goes. If this works, these are pictures of my restored set. Merry Christmas everyone!

It's amazing how some of the sets that didn't have that much collector's interest before, can receive that many inquiries at this time.
An important piece of color TV history and design.

[1911nutjob]

My newest arrival, courtesy of another member here. I’ll post pics of my parts set when I’ve cleared a path to it.

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by 1911nutjob

My newest arrival, courtesy of another member here. I’ll post pics of my parts set when I’ve cleared a path to it.

'That's the hi-voltage focus model, HE chassis. Probably that last of the production run. I have two of this model. I didn't change the boost filter caps in my two yet. .1 mfd @ 1000 volts. It's located on the side of the HV cage, instead of the PC board, like the earlier models.

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by dieseljeep

'That's the hi-voltage focus model, HE chassis. Probably that last of the production run. I have two of this model. I didn't change the boost filter caps in my two yet. .1 mfd @ 1000 volts. It's located on the side of the HV cage, instead of the PC board, like the earlier models.

Did you try the set out? It looks like it's in rather decent shape.
I haven't tried my PC's in a few years. I just fired up one of my later models and it looks pretty good. AFAIC, it's still better than watching B/W. The sound is better than many of the small import solid state sets.

[1911nutjob]

Originally Posted by dieseljeep

Did you try the set out? It looks like it's in rather decent shape.
I haven't tried my PC's in a few years. I just fired up one of my later models and it looks pretty good. AFAIC, it's still better than watching B/W. The sound is better than many of the small import solid state sets.

I had to wait a day to let it recover from a cold soak on the porch, it’s bitter cold here in NW Indiana this week. But yes, it works surprisingly well with no strange noises or smells and the pots are relatively clean. It was demo’d for me immediately before packing so I was really just worried about it surviving shipping. Before I peek inside, does anyone know the tube lineup for this model?

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by 1911nutjob

I had to wait a day to let it recover from a cold soak on the porch, it’s bitter cold here in NW Indiana this week. But yes, it works surprisingly well with no strange noises or smells and the pots are relatively clean. It was demo’d for me immediately before packing so I was really just worried about it surviving shipping. Before I peek inside, does anyone know the tube lineup for this model?

The weather hasn't been exactly a treat here! Below zero at night, single digits during the day, with a nasty wind.
Where in NW Indiana are you located?
The tube compliment is about the same as the older models with maybe a few changes, HV rectifier etc. CRT is designated under the newer standards, 10V. IIRC, 10VABP22A.

[dishdude]

Originally Posted by 1911nutjob

My newest arrival, courtesy of another member here. I’ll post pics of my parts set when I’ve cleared a path to it.

I like the cabinets on the later ones. Looks like it should be solid state...lol

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by dishdude

I like the cabinets on the later ones. Looks like it should be solid state...lol

The first solid state PortaColor was an ugly, boxy looking thing. The next model resembled the tube type styling.
The CRT was similar, but with a 12v heater.
All the 10/11" PortaColors only had a 70 degree sweep, so the tubes were a lot longer.