Anyone in the NoVA/DC area assist me with testing a CRT? - Videokarma.org TV - Video

dewdude · #1 02-21-2015, 01:58 PM

Hey all,

I've got a CRT I took out of a Panasonic AM/FM/SW/Cassette/TV boombox I'd like to have tested. I'm pretty sure the tube is fine and the picture issues were due to just a old, dirty, worn out chassis (which I had no intention of repairing). I'll probably put a small LCD in place of the CRT so it'll be more useful for actual use. (I can't see the reason behind repairing a B&W analog chassis in this day and age)

My issue is I only have a precision 612 tube tester; which I'm pretty sure isn't going to test a CRT. I used to solve this problem since we had a CRT tester/rejuvenator at work; my boss would just throw them on the thing for me. So if anyone in the Northern VA or DC area has a CRT tester and wouldn't mind throwing my CRT on it and letting me know if it's any good or not; I'd appreciate it.

Thanks.

John Marinello · #2 02-22-2015, 08:01 AM

Why do you care if it is good or not?

dewdude · #3 02-23-2015, 11:15 AM

Because someone at some point may want that CRT for something. Maybe they have intentions of restoring another portable TV; maybe it'll work in another restoration project. Plus that CRT will work in some older video games that use a 12" CRT.

miniman82 · #4 02-23-2015, 06:17 PM

I'm off Tidewater Blvd in Norfolk, shoot me PM if you want help with this.

Findm-Keepm · #5 02-24-2015, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by miniman82

I'm off Tidewater Blvd in Norfolk, shoot me PM if you want help with this.

NoVa= Northern VA
NorVa=Norfolk, VA

Two distinctly different regions.....by about 200 miles or so. If I was still running 17 to Culpepper, I'd offer to help.

OP: What is the tube type? Being in a boombox, it should be a 120/140/160 prefixed tube.

dewdude · #6 02-25-2015, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miniman82

I'm off Tidewater Blvd in Norfolk, shoot me PM if you want help with this.

Appreciate the offer, but Norfolk is a good 2, 3 hours away. I don't get down that area except maybe once a year; and that's to hit Busch Gardens.

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Originally Posted by Findm-Keepm

OP: What is the tube type? Being in a boombox, it should be a 120/140/160 prefixed tube.

The sticker says it's a Matsushita 310JHB4 - Chassis Family: 12B01