Truetone Television
(Western Auto Supply) TV-Radio-Phono model D1992


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Circa 1948, a large console with AM/FM radio, 2 speed record changer (78 & 33 1/3) and 10" "porthole" TV. A Unique set with it's tilt out viewing screen designed as space saver giving about 6" more floor space as there is no CRT neck protruding from the rear. Another unique thing about this set is the circuitry, for those electronically inclined here's what's inside:

32 tubes (includes 7 in the radio section)
4 selenium rectifiers
Series strung heaters
(unusual for an early set of this screen size)
RF Transformer type HV supply (using 2 35L6's for oscillators, this type circuit is commonly used in smaller screen sets, the first I've seen on a 10" CRT)
Horizontal drive is accomplished with 3 parallel 50B5 tubes!
4 video IF's
DC restoration

This is shown in the as-found condition and the plans are to completely restore it to it's original operating condition.

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