The 30" CROSLEY TV RESTORATION

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Originally Posted by TerrySmith

I know this is a Crosley thread but as far as the DuMont RS goes I remember seeing something like a service bulletin from DuMont regarding a CRT retrofit for the 30BP4. It was supposed to be a kit of parts to install a "new" square tube in place of the round tube, almost like they were saying the 30BP4 is a dud and we ain't making any more of them.

Anyone heard of such a thing? Are there any more 30BP4 based sets?

Yeah, I've heard of the 27" Retrofit. From what I've read, it comprised a new 27" CRT, a new mask, and no doubt some parts to cut back on the anode voltage to the CRT, etc.