Looking to buy a home-built mechanical 32 line monitor system; British (vertical scanning) or American (horizontal scanning).   Not an original from the 1920s or '30s, but a monitor built as a hobby and no longer needed.  I don't have much mechanical or electric skills, so a pre-made and running monitor is what I'm looking for. A 32 line system will use the signal from all the NBTV recordings and software apps. Something similar to this, with a 10" or 12" scanning disk. nutmegflyer at gmail dot com (11/8/09)

Here is your chance to add a mechanical television to your collection! Rare ICA Visionette motor-disc assembly for sale. Motor is operational but no neon tube. Great restoration project. Just a bit of metalwork and you’ll have yourself a really interesting piece of equipment. Best offer over $1500.  Richard Brewster   brewster at mercyships dot org. Email or call 631-734-5063 for additional information. (6/14/09)

This receiver is one of a handfull of pre-war Silvertone televisions manufactured by RCA in 1939.  All major manufactures and retailers, including the Sears Roebuck Company, wanted to get in on the introduction of Television at the World’s Fair.  Sears commissioned a TRK-12, TRK-5 and TT-5 equivalent from RCA.  It is believed that these receivers were never sold to the public.  To date this is the only surviving sample of the table model version.  At present the set is not operational.  A restoration was started 20 years ago when the power transformer failed.  The covers are present to be used on the new transformer.  The rest of the chassis is complete and the knobs are original.  On the back of the chassis you can see that the Silvertone label was pasted over the RCA label.  The cabinet is in fair condition with the original finish.  I have a reproduction TT-5 back and the original box and top section of a back from a TRK-5.  Looking for best offer over 20k.   Phone or e-mail for more information.   Restoration of this set is possible if that is important.  Call or e-mail for more photos or information.  Jeff Lendaro jlandjl at Ameritech dot net or 317 773 3969. (5/12/08)

I have an early 1950's Admiral "DX-53" Long Distance TV.  It is in great condition and we believe that it works!  It is in a mahogany console with a phono player that pulls out.  I also have all of the original manuals and tags. I would love to sell it.  I am located in Denver, CO.  It could be shipped at the buyers expense. Rachel Brown 719-569-0374. (3/30/10)

For Sale:1951 Stromberg Carlson model 116-CM (Provincial) television. Needs restoration. Best offer. Call 585 613 8908 anytime or send e-mail to jcg0522 at aol dot com. (3/27/10)

RCA Berkshire Festival Series breakfront, c.1948.  Complete and intact, with all major components and curved glass; loudspeaker alone is functional, however. The piece has been in one family since its purchase from the local dealer c. 1949. It is presently on loan to the Baltimore Museum of Industry - BMI.org - and to be moved by March 31, 2010. Serious inquiries only, please.  Contact John Ingalls at JackJT66 at gmail dot com, 443.352.3106 (landline) or 410.262.6033 (cell). (3/25/10)

Amazing condition. TV appears to work. Antennas knobs great, located near Reno, Nevada. 541-210-7570. Roger. (3/25/10)

Early Magnavox tabletop B/W TV. Located in Central Texas, pickup only. 512-515-7804 (3/21/10)

Complete Dumont of Canadian Aviation Electronics model RA-170 minus the cabinet..Working when taken out of the cabinet..This includes everything including electronics, picture tube, front screen, speakers, speaker grill, knobs, etc.. Pictures upon request.. Will sell all or parts .Please contact me at va3ynk at gmail dot com (3/16/10)  

I have a 1947 Stromberg Carlson Westchester PGM12, serial number 10213 that is looking for a good home.  It is located in Doylestown PA. (just north of Philadelphia). Below is a link with some specifics on the unit and pictures. Email me if interested: jscatricks at hotmail dot com. (3/9/10)

http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/stromberg_westchester_tv_12_pgm.html

1947? RCA Victor 8-T-244. Needs TLC.  732-899-8772. Brick, NJ. (3/9/10)

For sale RCA 8TS30  1948. Set is complete but apart. All knobs are present. Needs full restoration. I don't have the time. Asking $150. Pick up only in central Ohio. Contact: rainey428 at yahoo.com. Thanks. (3-7-10)          

Pink plastic set from the 60's or 70s. 312 322 1134 or 312 922 3432 x 254. SRoss at architecture dot org (3/4/10)

For Sale: Late 40's Transvision Model A Chassis with new 16 inch tube and Factory cabinet in working condition, $250.  Can bring to meet at ETF in April or make arrangements to pick up in Augusta, GA. dpatterson002 at comcast dot net (1/27/10)

For Sale: Post War B/W RCA model #630TS. Works/cabinet mint! 480-688-4325 (Arizona) (1/13/10)

Dumont Teleset, Model RA109. Apparently Model RA109-A1, 1950.    Serial no 0916219.    Television with Radio. Allen B Dumont Laboratories, Inc, Passaic, NJ USA. Best Offer. Pick-up only: located in High Point, NC. Call 336-633-0390, leave a message with name and number. Call will be returned (11/25/09)

Dumont RA-103 Chatham “Doghouse”. Acquired at a local estate. It appears to be in great condition. Not sure if it works I have been advised not to plug it in because of a possible issue with the cord where it connects to the chassis. Slight fraying.  The set appears to be complete except for the left hand knob as shown. I’ve done some research and have found this to be a very desirable unit. Made in 1948 serial number 17329. If you are interested the unit must be picked up in Colchester CT. Only serious offers please, email me with questions and your offer. Mike mkruse at spalding dot com (10/24/09)

Wollensak model V-22 B&W TV, duo speakers. Contact Warren Park in Minneapolis, MN. wpark at comcast dot net or call 1-800-784-0711. BEST OFFER! (10/14/09)

1949-50 Dumont TV/Radio in wood Cabinet. It's my parents' original TV—non-working, but with innards intact. In Port Jervis, NY, and must be picked up. Asking for Best offer. contact: 845-856-6972 or alytadevi at me dot com (9/1/09)

Motorola 17K8A, chassis TS-228. Museum quality. Hardly a scratch in the wood. Knobs have good pressure, everything works. This piece still has the inspection tag on the back which lists the serial number (763355), and the date of the final inspection (9-25-1951). Call 402-601-7417 for more information. (8/28/09)

Late 1940's Philco television set Item # 10716. I'm not sure if it works. I live in Sammamish WA, local buyers only. kriskof at gmail dot com (7/26/09)

1950 Admiral 16" Round CRT - Model 26X56A  Working order, cabinet in good - fair condition.  All tubes and parts working.  Make offer. GMAN751 at aol dot com.  (7/26/09)

Looking to sell old Dumont "The Meadowbrook" model RA103 TV. TV is in Franklin Square, NY. Ray Pritchet  ray at pritchet dot com (6/20/09)
 

Muntz Television: Model # 2158A --- mid 50's - Blond Oak Cabinet Double doors -- 1 Owner -- Original Components Complete -- Please email logmountain at gmail dot  com or call Dave 303-748-6895. (5/23/.09)

I have a 1950 Dumont B&W TV for sale. Model 800 teleset 12.5 inch. I was repaired to working condition 25 years ago and never plugged in / used since then. I also have all the original paperwork / instructions / warranty. RVitale at kuka-at dot com (2/24/09)

For Sale: Sony Trinitron manufactured in October 1979 in fully working condition. Located in NJ. Model #KV-2643R. For Sale: Sony Trinitron manufactured in October 1979 in fully working condition. Located in NJ. Model #KV-2643R. Make me an offer. For Sale: Sony Trinitron manufactured in October 1979 in fully working condition. Located in NJ.
Model #KV-2643R. Make me an offer. Contact: jassin at optonline dot net Contact: jassin at optonline dot net (2/8/10)

For Sale: Large collection of Television Broadcast Equipment, part of the International Cinema Museum collection of Chicago. Partial listing , many more items:
     

      Cameras RCA B&W TK 11, 14, 60, military iconoscope Color TK 41, 42, 44, 76
      GE B &W and Color, Marconi B&W and Color
      10 plus smaller newer camers
      RCA console, Peramulator, tripods, dollies RCA and GE projection televisions circa late 40's and 70's

      Ampex 2" portable transport, IVC 1" deck
      Dumont electrocam (16mm film camera ) with much original documentation and hardware.
      Two camera cranes, lighting pantograph's, lighting,
      Zenith phonovision system and promotional films
      Film chain cameras and projectors Cohu, RCA, Dumont Prototype 16mm color film chain camera late 40's

      Lots of hardware and power supplies, cables, misc for cameras.

There are many many items you are welcome to come and see the collection in Chicago. Please call or email for more information
Carey Williams 773-332-6121 wasp3245 at aol dot com Thank you (6/6/08)

WANTED:  Looking for vintage console TV in Southern California.  Please call Mike 562-900-7311 or m.ondeck at Verizon.net (1/21/10)

I am looking for a 1960’s portable/tabletop television for a theatre production.  It needs to be working.  The production is all black and white so I am hoping to find something that fits that color scheme. Thanks, Sarah Carraher, Prop Shopper, McCarter Theatre, Princeton, NJ scarraher at mccarter dot org (12/16/09)

RCA TV Tube 16GP4.  No visible defects, two paper warning labels glued to the tube.  No idea if it works.  Will provide photos if interested. Lousiville, KY. brun8375 at bellsouth dot net (3/25/10)

For Sale: Rebuilt 16DP4 by Hawkeye.  Used only two hours.  Can bring to meet or can ship, $100. dpatterson002 at comcast dot net (1/29/10)

I have for sale a nice specialty wooden suitcase with over 90 vacuum tubes for B&W and color TV, over half in original boxes, the rest loose, plus a few small parts.  The whole lot is for sale for $175 plus shipping.  I am about 35 miles north of San Diego, California.  Prefer California buyer.  C. Hanson  email:  cekravagna at sbcglobal dot net (6/16/09)

For sale - A few spare picture tubes. Make me an offer, I just need some space back - and soon! 20DP4 - I'm unsure of the brand, so perhaps its a rebuild. Emission is strong and life test is about 18 seconds. $20. 17CP4 - Sylvania Brand. Strong emission with a 20 second life test. Metal shell. $25. 17BZP4a - Unknown Brand. 110 degree, aluminized. Very strong emission with 25 second life test.. $20. Located in San Diego, CA. I prefer not to ship and will deliver up to 100 miles for the cost of fuel. Call Jordan Evenings after 7 at 619-252-three eight eight four. (3/8/09)

Masks for Motorola VT-71 and VT-73 televisions are now available at Renovated Radios. Look in the Parts page near the bottom. These masks are made of a foam very similar to the original mask. Originals were sprayed on the face with a gray paint, probably to cut down on reflections. These reproductions are dyed gray so you won't have to paint them. The one on the left is the repro, on the right is the original. (*)

The vertical dynamic convergence transformer in the RCA CT100 color TV is subject to a high failure rate for several reasons. First, the transformer is would with very fine wire, (#40 and # 43 gauge). This fine wire is subject to damage due to corrosion caused by acids and impurities in the materials used to construct the transformer, and from moisture intrusion into the pitch which was used to pot the transformer. The pitch expands and contracts with temperature, and develops cracks. In addition to moisture intrusion, the movement of the pitch may lead to mechanical failure of the fine wires where they are joined to the larger external lead wires. The failure modes show up as open circuits on either the primary, or more frequently, the secondary windings. While this will not cause any damage to the TV, it will prevent proper convergence, and may lead to loss of focus voltage at the CRT.

Second, is the 3-4KV DC focus voltage applied to the secondary of the transformer. This makes the transformer prone to arcing or shorting from secondary to primary. This can lead to a more catastrophic failure. If a short develops from secondary to primary, all the power from the focus rectifier is dissipated into the focus potentiometer. And if the wiper of the focus pot is near the high potential side, all the power is dissipated in a small portion of the resistive element of the potentiometer, burning it out in a matter of only a few seconds.

I have seen several convergence transformers which were open circuit at the start of a CT100 restoration, and have witnessed two transformers short out after the set was restored and powered up, resulting in the destruction of one focus potentiometer. This is what has inspired me to take on the challenge of having a replacement transformer built. These transformers have been installed in several CT100 TVs, as well as Westinghouse, Silvertone and Sylvania 15" color TVs.

So you 15" color TV owners may want to consider one of these replacement transformers. Supplies are limited, with no assurance of future availability.

Any questions email or call. I will bring several transformers to the ETF convention. If you think you will buy one at the convention, please let me know so I bring enough.

John K. Folsom Jr., 450 Golden Dove Ave. N.E., Palm Bay, Fl. 32907 jfolsomjr at cfl dot rr dot com 
(321) 725 - 3462 (*)

We have designed a simple modulator to be used with British 405 line TV sets. It can also be used with prewar (AM sound) American sets. We ordered a number of printed circuit boards, and are making them available to anyone who needs one at my cost of $25 or 15 Pounds Sterling, including postage to the U.S. or Europe. Click for more information or to order online. 

The Early Television Foundation has had some custom items made, and we are making them available to collectors:   

Contact the Foundation for more information. These items can be ordered online.

Wanted Channel selector knob and Channel ring with numbers 1 through 13 for a 630 TS.  I have a serviceable selector knob but really need the channel number ring.  Got one?    What's your price? Edward Hill. eohyjh at hotmail dot com (1/21/10)

Wanted: Volume control knob for what I'm told is a 1949 Magnavox, chassis number CT-255. Thanks, Randy randy.kallevig at gmail dot com. (1/21/10)

WANTED:  Crosley AC-146756 Horiz Output Transformer or equal replacement.  For 10-401 TV receiver that I am repairing.  If you have something, let me know cost and how to pay.  Email to johnbackscheider at gmail dot com (1/21/10)

Looking for a working 24AP4 round CRT for a Muntz TV. Contact Mike at 303-766-1053 email at Mhh1961 at yahoo dot com. (10/2/09)

I am looking for the left side control door of this 1952 Admiral TV-radio combination ( see pictures ). I am also in need of the complete back cover for this same television. E-mail me at mosespa28 at hotmail dot com (5/15/09)