Zenith K2524M Save or scrap?

[midnx]

Just scored this of of Craigslist. Trash or treasure? Should I try to make space in the collection or just gut it and wait for something more desirable?

[sampson159]

looks like a vertical chassis zenith.very,very good sets.many of these are still in operation.a testament to zeniths dependability.still out there in service after nearly 40 years.its a keeper

[dishdude]

Why would you even ask? Save it!

[Jon A.]

Yeah, junking it defeats the purpose of saving it from Craigslist.

[midnx]

Ok, Thanks guys. That helps. I will save it. I scrap a lot of tvs to make a little cash but want to preserve what's worth while.

[zeno]

Its a first generation System 3. Only made abt 1 year in
19" + 25" top of line sets. Still has a power transformer
with the other usual System 3 boards. Never junked one,
the most reliable Zenith ever built IMHO.
Most common problem was cold joint on the hoz drive
transformer. Also a few 24V regulator transistors, not much else.
A nice find.

73 Zeno

[zeno]

CORRECTION !
12 V regulator IC !

Zeno