Early '50's GE 17T4 17" B&W TV

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I picked up this GE from the same place where I got the Sparton. Two evident problems is that the cabinet is coming apart (side panel fell off as I was moving the set) and needs to be glued back together, as well as the 17BP4A CRT being weak. At first, the CRT tested dead; but, after rejuvenating it and letting it cook for several hours, it came up into the low end of the "GOOD" scale. With a brightener, I think it will last long enough for me to come up with another CRT.

I also picked up another similar set with a good CRT; but, I may use that tube in the Sparton that I posted about yesterday and I'll make do with the tube that's currently in the GE that I want to restore until a strong one comes along.

As you can see, this GE does not use a power transformer and it appears to be a cheaper set; but, I think it will be a decent restoration project.