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2nd Apr 2018, 1:35 pm | #1 |
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Dynatron Model TV36
Hi all, thanks for accepting me on the forum.
I have been clearing the loft in my family home in preparation for some repairs and renovations. I've found tucked in the corner a Dynatron model TV.36 television. As far as I remember, this TV has been there all my life and I don't recall ever seeing it in action. I'd like to dispose of it, so was wondering if someone might know how old it is (I'm guessing at least 50 years!) and whether it has any value? Apart from being a bit grubby from sitting in the roof for many years, it seems in reasonable condition, with only a little damage to the wooden veneer on a couple of edges. Many thanks! |
2nd Apr 2018, 8:44 pm | #2 |
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Re: Dynatron Model TV36
Hi Wozerp,
Any pictures of it? Cheers, Aidan Lunn |
2nd Apr 2018, 9:53 pm | #3 |
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Re: Dynatron Model TV36
According to the Dynatron service instructions for the TV36 the set is called the "Belvedere". The CRT employed in this set is the 17" 110* Mazda CME1703. It's likely the set was made late 1959 or 1960. A similar chassis was fitted in the Ekco T344 and Ferranti T1023.
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6th Apr 2018, 8:44 am | #4 |
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Re: Dynatron Model TV36
This MAY be the Dynatron I grew up with. I've never managed to find one, or even a decent picture of one.
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7th Apr 2018, 8:04 pm | #5 | |
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Re: Dynatron Model TV36
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My grandfather had a set with the same chassis but slightly different cabinet from 1959 until he got a colour set in the late 70's. The Dynatron had worked faultlessly during that time it had never had a single fault. it still gave a excellent picture. He gave it to the neighbour's son who was going to university....
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7th Apr 2018, 8:40 pm | #6 |
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Re: Dynatron Model TV36
"I Have a TV48V in my lounge that is a 3/4 length console. (It has little short legs) slatted "roller" doors and a whacking big speaker in the lower part of the cabinet."
Hi Slidertogrid, Your set is called the "Kensington". Has a 10" X 6" loudspeaker. Electrically similar to the Ekco T368. One of the best 405 line sets ever made. Service manual for these Dynatron sets resembles a little booklet. DFWB. |
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8th Apr 2018, 7:56 pm | #8 | |
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Re: Dynatron Model TV36
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I had just started work when my grandfather got rid of his. I thought he did well to find anyone who wanted it. At the time most 405 only sets had gone the daily repairs were the last dual standard sets and single standard stuff like the PYE 169 ITT VC200 thorn 1500 etc. even those were getting on. I admired the Dynatron though because of it's lovely cabinet and the fact that it had never broken down in almost 20 years. As I remember it was a table model with solid wood doors and the controls on the side. It would be lovely to think that somehow it had survived but I recon it probably wouldn't have lasted too long in the halls of residence.. it probably ended it's days under a pile of Watneys party seven tins! Rich.
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8th Apr 2018, 11:57 pm | #9 |
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Re: Dynatron Model TV36
I assume the set is TV only. I have the TV37 "Buckingham" 17" table set with doors.
It also has FM radio operation with H,L,T on the turret. On this set the tuner projects below the chassis, so additional bench support is required. So 1959-60 date. |