Very early Motorola VT71 scored

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I just picked up this set tonight. It's a Motorola VT71 with what I believe is the very first run of the chassis TS-4.
It has a 7F8 osc/mixer and two large metal 0.3 mfd @ 6000 volt caps mounted on the chassis. It also has channel #1

Overall it's in quite good condition. The bottom cover is there with all the metal caps over the adjustment holes. It has the metal back, all the knobs, plastic faceplate is in very good shape. The only problems are a few veneer chips and the usual melted CRT mask. I actually had that large veneer chip in my hand when I picked up the set, but can't find it now Hopefully, it will turn up.



Looks like it was at a garage sale and everyone passed on it.
The masking tape is really stuck on there good. Does anyone have any tricks for getting it off without damaging the finish ?


Could this really be the 2,425th VT71 to roll of the line ?


The channel selector on these sets only has 8 positions.

You always get 1, 2 and 7.

The dealer would configure the other five (3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 10/11, 12/13) for your area.