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Old 2nd Jan 2018, 10:08 pm   #1
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Default Why did some Pye models have a pink screen?

What was the purpose of the pink filter glass, was it suppose to make the picture more pleasant to the eye. I have never seen one myself so I don't know how they look in person (I imagine less harsh that a traditional black and white reviver).

Any information is appreciated.

Thank you, Jake
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Old 2nd Jan 2018, 11:09 pm   #2
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Default Re: Why did some pye models have a pink screen?

Hi Jake,

The pink implosion screens were predominantly used on Pye sets from the early 50's.
A pink filter has the effect of improving the contrast and the whites of the picture. It gave quite a 'warm' appearance and also reduced reflections being seen in the glass from other light sources. There was a thread about this a year or two ago which goes into much more detail.

https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...d.php?t=125898

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Old 6th Jan 2018, 5:00 pm   #3
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Default Re: Why did some Pye models have a pink screen?

I have only ever seen the purple/pink implosion protection glass on the Pye V4 of which I have an example in my own vintage TV collection. I have not seen anything but a dark grey glass on the later VT4.
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