Ferguson Black And White Portable Tv (38030) - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

repairman 1234 · 24th Nov 2007, 3:10 am

I am looking for a circuit for the Ferguson 38030 black and white 12" portable tv (this was the little white one with the semi circular tuning dial at the bottom, that employed the mc13002p IC to do everything) I have a set that has had a rough ride, courtesy of a careless courier

and now will not tune in (sound or vision) I have already repaired a few cracks in the PCB, and checked for dry joints both on the PCB and inside the tuner to no avail, so i feel it is now time to try with a diagram. Any help will be much appreciated
Cheers
Chris.

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Nickthedentist · 24th Nov 2007, 11:58 am

Hello,

It's in the 1983-4 volume of Radio & Television Servicing. Sorry, I don't have a copy, but someone here well, as will bigger public libraries.

See also here: https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=21837

Nick.

PS Your VT8300 is now boxed and will be at the PO later today, with luck

repairman 1234 · 24th Nov 2007, 12:57 pm

Thanks for that Nick, i only have Radio and Television Servcingup to 1981, so i just missed it, our Central Library is being rebuilt at the moment so everything is scattered around in smaller ones, but it will be worth a go.
Thanks also for the VT8300, i look forward to its arrival and will drop you a line when it comes.
Cheers,
Chris.

HamishBoxer · 24th Nov 2007, 2:36 pm

Can i suggest if you dont have one,using a head magnifier for drys and hairline cracks they are excellent.

David

HamishBoxer · 24th Nov 2007, 2:40 pm

PS As i have one of these sets still i believe will check for a circuit.

repairman 1234 · 24th Nov 2007, 2:55 pm

Thanks David,
I do have an inspection lamp with a magnifier built in, on a quick check all seemed well but i will do a more detailed examination this weekend, as the cracks were big and nasty and i could still have more to find.

Many thanks
Chris.

24th Nov 2007, 3:10 am	#1
repairman 1234 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, UK. Posts: 749	Ferguson Black And White Portable Tv (38030) I am looking for a circuit for the Ferguson 38030 black and white 12" portable tv (this was the little white one with the semi circular tuning dial at the bottom, that employed the mc13002p IC to do everything) I have a set that has had a rough ride, courtesy of a careless courier and now will not tune in (sound or vision) I have already repaired a few cracks in the PCB, and checked for dry joints both on the PCB and inside the tuner to no avail, so i feel it is now time to try with a diagram. Any help will be much appreciated Cheers Chris.

24th Nov 2007, 11:58 am	#2
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,864	Re: Ferguson Black And White Portable Tv (38030) Hello, It's in the 1983-4 volume of Radio & Television Servicing. Sorry, I don't have a copy, but someone here well, as will bigger public libraries. See also here: https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=21837 Nick. PS Your VT8300 is now boxed and will be at the PO later today, with luck

24th Nov 2007, 12:57 pm	#3
repairman 1234 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, UK. Posts: 749	Re: Ferguson Black And White Portable Tv (38030) Thanks for that Nick, i only have Radio and Television Servcingup to 1981, so i just missed it, our Central Library is being rebuilt at the moment so everything is scattered around in smaller ones, but it will be worth a go. Thanks also for the VT8300, i look forward to its arrival and will drop you a line when it comes. Cheers, Chris.

24th Nov 2007, 2:36 pm	#4
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,935	Re: Ferguson Black And White Portable Tv (38030) Can i suggest if you dont have one,using a head magnifier for drys and hairline cracks they are excellent. David

24th Nov 2007, 2:40 pm	#5
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,935	Re: Ferguson Black And White Portable Tv (38030) PS As i have one of these sets still i believe will check for a circuit.

24th Nov 2007, 2:55 pm	#6
repairman 1234 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, UK. Posts: 749	Re: Ferguson Black And White Portable Tv (38030) Thanks David, I do have an inspection lamp with a magnifier built in, on a quick check all seemed well but i will do a more detailed examination this weekend, as the cracks were big and nasty and i could still have more to find. Many thanks Chris.