I just acquired one of these interesting sets from 1959. It's a member of the Sylvania Halolight line made from around 1953 into the 60s. The idea was having a dim, diffused lift halo around the screen would reduce eyestrain.
This particular version also made use of the new 110 degree short necked CRTs to create a slim set with nifty styling. It also features a spring-loaded hideaway control panel.
The circuit design and tube lineup is quite similar to the Philco Predicta produced in the same era.
The lower chassis had dislodged and there are some ugly old repairs so I'm not going to attempt a power up until I go over everything.
21CQP4 first gen 110 degree CRT. This is going to be fun
The tuner features a lever operated latching ratchet system. I do not know what the 'picture prompter' is yet.
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