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[Charlie]

Originally posted by Rob
Most older techs that worked on tube sets for many years are tired of them and don't want to work on them, or even see these things anymore.

I have an uncle that used to service TVs on the side back in the 70s and 80s. He never believed in trying to fix a set once it got to a certain age. If it was 10 years old and needed service, he felt the best place for it was on the side of the road. If it was a tube set, he felt there was absolutely no reason for keeping it.

When I first started this hobby years ago, I would call him to ask for pointers in troubleshooting. I recall one of the first times I phoned him about a set... I think it was for my CM B&W console. I said, "Uncle Charles, I have a 1963 CM set that isn't putting out any video. What should I do?" His response was, "Buy a new set and throw out that piece of junk!"

Now, years later, he has come to accept that I really enjoy this (although he still doesn't understand why), and he has been very helpful giving me pointers when I get stumpped by a set. Last year, he gave me a car load of test gear that I really appreciated.

Occasionally, he will give me a hard time because I don't own at least one modern television.