New project: RCA Clubman model CL-5 early projection TV

[amglow]

Unfortunately, I'm on the opposite coast, in North Carolina.

[ChuckA]

All 4 models of the Clubman series used the same PTU-1 projection system used in the consumer TV sets like the 8PCS41, 741PCS, 9PC41 and the Berkshire TV series. The common parts are the RF-IF Chassis, Horizontal Deflection and High Voltage Unit, Low Voltage PS and the Optical Barrel. The audio chassis were the only difference, besides the cabinet style.

Finding parts for these are fairly easy. You will need to have the spherical mirror in the optical barrel re-silvered to get a sharp picture, the flat reflecting mirror is not as critical. Remember these are front surface mirrors so even cleaning them can do more damage.

I don't have the production numbers for the CL-5 but only 25 of each model CL-1 & CL-2 were made.

The Clubman CL-10 was a direct view set.

Chuck