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Originally Posted by nasadowsk
I thought it was based off the GE POF design of the 50's?
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I'd have to defer to Ed R. (Colortel) or one of the seasoned color TV historians, but I'm pretty sure it's closest to the Philco Apple tube. I'll search around and see if I can find any more details.
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Originally Posted by Sandy G
Another thing in the Safari's favor is that they tend to WORK, even after 50 years...The 8-301, OTOH, was known as "Sony's Fragile Baby", apparently they gave a lot of trouble. Mine's at Terry's, I sure do hope he can get it goin'...Prolly just in time to see NTSC sign off forever... Shit, that STILL makes me MAD...
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I've never had one that "really" worked, but then again, I've never recapped one thoroughly. The 5-303's never work until completely recapped. I've done a couple of those, and they're OK performers but not great.
Charles