[areaglew]

So, my mistake. I apologize.

I came here looking for advice from experts in analog video equipment... what I found was experts in analog video equipment with a love and passion for the machinery. My fault. No sarcasm here... I appreciate your passion.

So, let me ask a different set of questions that might be better suited to this group:
1) Let's suppose I kept the console intact and tried to restore it to original condition (knowing that I don't really have the skills of a restorer). What would be the best outcome I should shoot for? Would a 1963 B&W TV display a decent picture from cable or satellite? Would my kids' video games display on the screen? What other hardware would I need to retrofit a cable, satellite, or video game signal into this little bubble screen?

2) Suppose I decide that #1 is not an option, and that I need to remove the TV from the console so I can use the shelf space for the kids' xbox/wii/whatever. How would I remove the TV components from the console in such a way that I could preserve them for someone who might want to restore the unit at a later time?

Here's the thing: I love, love, love the console. It perfectly fits the retro-style basement design that I'm building for my kids to enjoy. I currently don't see how a B&W TV would fit into that plan, but if you have ideas, please share your passion with me so I can have a better picture of what is possible with this equipment. Any visionaries out there that can tell me how this unit could be fun or intriguing for a bunch of 8-12 year olds?

I'm located just south of Atlanta, by the way, for the one who asked.

Thanks again. And sorry.