It's alive! Experimental Delco Car TV

[Bobby Dip]

Originally Posted by Dave A

Bobby, congrats on getting this mystery thing going no matter what the tube! The chassis looks like a true under-dash installation but what was it used in? My '59 Cad does not have this option and my grandfathers '56 Chev did not have it either.

This set never went into production. AFAIK, the only GM cars that had a TV were concept/show cars. The chassis was designed to fit between the two front seats. The picture tube faced the back seat, and angled upwards for viewing by the rear seat passengers.

I don't think any car manufacturer ever came out with an OEM TV. The reception problems (mostly mulitpath) were insurmountable. I wonder if it would work better now that the TV signal is digital

Bob D.

[jr_tech]

Originally Posted by Bobby Dip

I don't think any car manufacturer ever came out with an OEM TV. The reception problems (mostly mulitpath) were insurmountable. I wonder if it would work better now that the TV signal is digital

Nope! ATSC will not work in a moving vehicle. There is an additional stream that some ATSC transmitters can use called "Mobile/Handheld" or M/H that will work in a mobile application, but so far, few broadcasters are using it.

Great job on the TV! Hope to see it working with the 8AP4!

jr