RCA Victor 8-T-243

[mbear2k]

Quick question, hopefully not too far off topic... what is a good source for anode lead wire, boots, anode clips (might be tougher to find), etc?

Thanks

[amptramp]

The 8T243 weighs 90 pounds. I know. I have one. These are generally good sets but they are not intercarrier sound, so be prepared to realign the sound to peak where the video does - it probably will not happen by itself.

[Tubejunke]

Originally Posted by amptramp

These are generally good sets but they are not intercarrier sound, so be prepared to realign the sound to peak where the video does

I have one that looks as if it could be the one in that picture. It used to blow 5U4s in a second. I got sidetracked and other than replacing some power supply capacitors the set remains dormant and needing a home. I also have a TC-127 with this chassis and I was curious about any intercarrier sound issues. I restored that one for all practical purposes with all new caps except ceramic discs, replaced out of tolerance resistors, tubes, etc. I guess repaired is a better word than restored as I did not refinish the cabinet or polish the chassis with naval jelly.

At any rate, ever since I got done with the set the volume level has been VERY low. I get super reception and what volume there is does seem to fine tune in sync with the best picture, but can hardly be heard across the room. I have only had one chance to snoop around with an ohm meter, but I didn't find anything out of the ordinary. I guess I was hoping there are some trade sound secrets with these old RCAs.

Thanks

[leadlike]

I've got a chassis to this set rotting away in a barn right now. I've pulled some parts off of it, but there are still some bits there. If it should happen you need anything, let me know. I always try to keep a "630ish" chassis on hand as the parts are typically compatible with so many other sets of that era.

[Tubejunke]

Originally Posted by leadlike

If it should happen you need anything, let me know. I always try to keep a "630ish" chassis on hand as the parts are typically compatible with so many other sets of that era.

Do you happen to have a HV cage cover? On a long shot, I also need a back cover for my 8T-243.

I don't know why these sets are so heavy. I had forgotten until I had to move mine. It was almost as heavy as the Zenith color console "roundie" that I just moved into my television (and other unwanted stuff) museum. We are truly a rare breed. Now I get to see the guys on the new show "American Pickers" walk right past old TVs and radios' to make a big deal out of some metal sign, oil can, or gas pump.

[AUdubon5425]

Originally Posted by Tubejunke

...Now I get to see the guys on the new show "American Pickers" walk right past old TVs and radios' to make a big deal out of some metal sign, oil can, or gas pump.

On the commercials promoting upcoming episodes there's a "slide" picturing the two men with assorted treasures behind them. To the left is a 50's Trans-Oceanic.

Given the places I've seen them go in, any T-O they pulled out probably wouldn't be worth the effort, given how many well preserved ones exist.

I know, it's just a montage...

[Tubejunke]

Originally Posted by AUdubon5425

On the commercials promoting upcoming episodes there's a "slide" picturing the two men with assorted treasures behind them. To the left is a 50's Trans-Oceanic. Given the places I've seen them go in, any T-O they pulled out probably wouldn't be worth the effort, given how many well preserved ones exist.

I don't know; those guys hit almost every type place you could imagine. I think that they could find a decent Trans-O. Like you said, "many well preserved ones exist." They were discovered somewhere I guess. I used to buy radios all of the time when they were commonly found put out to pasture in a basement, garage, or a barn. Many would be in excellent condition after massive cleaning as long as they were stored dry and mice didn't do too much damage. I started off as a kid just buying old radios, dis-assembling them, cleaning chassis, cabinet, and knobs, checking tubes and putting them back to work. I need to thin that collection out like my TVs!

[AUdubon5425]

Originally Posted by Tubejunke

I have one that looks as if it could be the one in that picture. It used to blow 5U4s in a second...

That's what the seller told me this set was doing.

And Leadlike, thanks for the offer. If I do get around to fooling with this one I'll keep that in mind.

[bandersen]

Originally Posted by mbear2k

Quick question, hopefully not too far off topic... what is a good source for anode lead wire, boots, anode clips (might be tougher to find), etc?

Thanks

Surplus Sales of Nebraska has a bunch of stuff: http://www.surplussales.com/Wire-Cable/HVWire-2.html

[radiotvnut]

Originally Posted by mbear2k

Quick question, hopefully not too far off topic... what is a good source for anode lead wire, boots, anode clips (might be tougher to find), etc?

Thanks

I've cut the anode cable off of modern flyback transformers that were defective.