Looking for vintage Hitachi Antenna - Videokarma.org TV - Video

mjrossit · #1 10-09-2013, 05:35 PM

Hi there,

I have a Hitachi TWU-73 Black and White TV with an antenna that has seen better days. I'm sure it works fine, I just want to replace it for cosmetic reasons.

Does anyone know where I can find an exact replacement? Otherwise I guess I can go with a universal replacement. The part number in the manual says VHF Antenna - 2750011

Thanks

Matt

zeno · #2 10-10-2013, 08:06 AM

Odds are you wont find an original. Depending on the size
of the base an RCA or GE stud mount will work fine & look
almost the same. We used them as a universal on many sets.
Sony & a few others used it also. They were common before
most went with plug-in antennas.

73 Zeno

marty59 · #3 10-10-2013, 09:15 AM

I would be helpful to see how it's mounted on the inside.

mjrossit · #4 10-10-2013, 12:25 PM

Here's a shot of how the antenna is mounted on the inside.

Thanks,

Matt

lnx64 · #5 10-10-2013, 12:42 PM

My hitachi uses two of those and only has one.

What's wrong cosmetically? What I see in the pic you posted in the original post, is repairable.. I've polished metal even with toothpaste.

mjrossit · #6 10-10-2013, 01:03 PM

Aside from the metal that needs polishing it has a dent in the middle and the tip is broken off. It's very hard to extend it.

Jon A. · #7 10-10-2013, 03:41 PM

No worse than the situation with my 1983 RCA portable I suppose, it's missing its antenna mast altogether.

jr_tech · #8 10-10-2013, 10:55 PM

Several styles on the 'bay... perhaps something like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIVERSAL-PO...item19e339e1aa

not affiliated,
jr

Steve D. · #9 10-12-2013, 12:20 PM

Go to your local Goodwill store, or one like it, and select from the dozens of analog TV's one w/a similar antenna. Probably cost you $10.00 for the set.

-Steve D.

mjrossit · #10 10-14-2013, 03:43 PM

Well, I decided to go with the metal polish idea. First I took some very fine grit sand paper and lightly sanded off the speckles. It came out surprisingly shiny. No dull finish or anything. Then I used some metal polish and a couple drops of oil. So it looks brand new except for the top piece missing and a slight dent in the middle. I guess I'm happy with it for now. I watched a few episodes of Gilligan's Island after cleaning and re-capping the circuit board. Came out great.