Telethons tv208

[tom.j.fla]

timmy, Sears # 9116 is in Sams 97-16, chassis code 478.221. The Sears set doesn't have the 6X5 though. All the best, Tom

[EdKozk2]

Timmy,
Is your set a Tele-tone Model TV-208 or Model TV-208 TR ?
Is the connector between the upper and lower chassis round or rectangular?
Does your set use a selenium rectifier connected to pins 8 & 4 of the 25Z6gt?
Can you take a picture of the set ? It might be easier to identify then. The Sam's Set 90-11 has a teletone 208 but there is no 6X5, but it does have a ballast called M3 in the parts list. The ballast is not marked in the schematic, only the resistances are shown. If you do have TV-208 could it be some one may have substituted a 6x5 in error for the ballast ? The ballast is located on the sweep chassis between the 25Z6 and 6SL7.
Ed

[TV'S&MORE]

Yes ed is correct there is the model 208 and 208tr the 208 uses a ballast tube and the tr does not it will the model will be stamped in ink on the cardboard or what ever that is on the lower chassis rear controlls it will be stamped tl tm or tr the tm and tr are very similar. Sears and firestone portables use the tr also. THE EASIEST WAY TO TELL IS THE 208 TL HAS RECTANGULAR CINCH TYPE CONECTION BETWEEN CHASSIS AND THE TM AND TR HAVE A ROUND PLUG TO CONNECT CHASSIS. REMEMBER ONLY THE TL USES A BALLAST TUBE. THE TUBE NUBER IS TBR- 103D I THINK THE 102D OR THE 104D WILL ALSO WORK. SEE PHOTOS OF PLUGS.