Set at an upcoming estate sale....what is it?

[Kamakiri]

Honestly I probably won't keep this set. The only reason I got it is so that a beautiful set like this wouldn't get tossed in a dumpster. My collecting preferences are usually a bit older than this, so it'll end up eventually going to a home that appreciates it

[andy]

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[Jon A.]

Originally Posted by dishdude

What's this RT 111 replacement remote? Is it an aftermarket replacement?

Sure is, first time I've seen one. It was part of a lot of four. The auction ended with no bids; you can check it out here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201508032457

Tim, check the remote/manual switch at the TV, it might be dirty.

Edit: or turned off. Didn't see Andy's post before. I was still on the first page and used Quick Reply.

Quick and dirty infrared remote test: aim it at yourself and watch the emitter(s) through a digital camera.

[dishdude]

Originally Posted by Jon A.

Sure is, first time I've seen one. It was part of a lot of four. The auction ended with no bids; you can check it out here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201508032457

Tim, check the remote/manual switch at the TV, it might be dirty.

Edit: or turned off. Didn't see Andy's post before. I was still on the first page and used Quick Reply.

Quick and dirty infrared remote test: aim it at yourself and watch the emitter(s) through a digital camera.

Wow never saw one. Thanks for the link!

[jstout66]

Tim, my set has a manual/remote button behind the door. You think that switch might be dirty? Also I assume you tried another Zenith remote, just in case your remote is bad? Or.. do you have another Zenith sitting around where you can try your remote on?

[Kamakiri]

Originally Posted by Jon A.

Quick and dirty infrared remote test: aim it at yourself and watch the emitter(s) through a digital camera.

Well, I got nothing doing this, so I bought a really nice looking remote on ebay for $20 shipped. I'll give that one a try

[andy]

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[TVTim]

The real wood cabinet is awesome. If you come to PA to see Dave, I may be interested.

[Geoff Bourquin]

Is that an infrared remote, or is it one of their last ultrasonic units? Does the "shooting end" have a dark red window, like modern remotes or does it have a little speaker grille? The picture of the TV looks like there is a grille between the LEDs, like they used on sets with ultrasonic recievers.

[Jon A.]

Originally Posted by Geoff Bourquin

Is that an infrared remote, or is it one of their last ultrasonic units? Does the "shooting end" have a dark red window, like modern remotes or does it have a little speaker grille? The picture of the TV looks like there is a grille between the LEDs, like they used on sets with ultrasonic recievers.

The remote is infrared, I have an identical unit. The grille is for the Space Phone microphone.

[Kamakiri]

Spied this one on CL....whatcha think it is?

[Electronic M]

Sparon/Spartan perhaps.

[RCAZenith]

Originally Posted by Kamakiri

Spied this one on CL....whatcha think it is?

Shango066 made a video on a set like this. (Or similar). CRT was fried because it was designed to run at all times the unit was powered on, even just for the radio.


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[jr_tech]

Originally Posted by Kamakiri

Spied this one on CL....whatcha think it is?

Looks like an early 50s Westinghouse to me.

edit add: Notice the bezel and knob treatment on these sets:
http://www.tvhistory.tv/1951-Westinghouse-Brochure.jpg

jr

[truetone36]

Looks like a Westinghouse to me, too.