vintage american tvs

[discoman]

found this site it was very informative ,http://www.vintagetvsets.com/ the owner even found time to show some video of the odd sets working thats it now i have the bug theres no turning back i must say allthough i have little knowledge of electronics i do appreciate what it takes to make something work and the shear beauty of it all ,i wish i had studdied now sigh

[chipp1968]

I realy like American sets ,and the early round tube colour ones too , lovelly .I think It would be the only reason i can think of emigrating there

[Temporalnexus]

dont forget the American midget sets. I am lucky in having an american wife so can move there in around 5 years. I had thought of shipping a TV over but the cost of the shipping is rediculous

Andi

[Skywave]

Fascinating!

I don't know a great deal about American TV sets - except for the small technical issue of their typical PSU arrangements: heaters wired in parallel and a mains transformer - unlike the UK & European arrangement (240v versus 115v mains supplies).

However, one thing I did pick up on was that the style of the cabinetry / ergonomics is very similar to that of American Amateur Radio equipment of that period (something that I am familiar with). To me, there is a distinct look of thoroughness, functionality and engineering quality - and without jeopardising the intrinsic appeal of the cabinet, etc. in each. I see the same style in USA cars & architecture of that period, too - but then this is all as perceived by my eyes. Others may disagree.

Al / Skywave

[Skywave]

Originally Posted by chipp1968

I realy like American sets . . . . I think it would be the only reason i can think of emigrating there

If I was 40 years younger, I'd be off like a shot! I can think of many other reasons that would induce me. But this isn't the place to go into that.

Al / Skywave.