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Welcome to the wonderful world of television collecting, Matt. This is how it started for me. I was interested in radio, and had fixed a few, then found a Zenith console black and white TV in the basement of an antique shop for $10. It followed me home, as have many sets after that. Be careful, this hobby gets addicting. But it's a lot of fun.
If you've done radios before, then TV's shouldn't be much of a stretch. It's the same deal as the radios - replace the capacitors, check tubes, etc. The only thing to watch out for in TV's is the picture tube. Be sure you discharge it before you disconnect that scary red wire from the side of the tube. The tube acts as a big capacitor, and can store a nasty zap.
And yes, I know how frustrating it is to have a job. I'm at work now, but I can't wait to get home to work on my projects!
Welcome aboard, and if there's anything you have a question about, don't hesitate to ask.
-Ian
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01-31-2008, 09:06 AM
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