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Pilot TV-37 ca: 1949
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 optional magnifying lens |
 with lens attached |
 actual off air picture |
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 under the chassis |
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 rear view |
 work-bench operational picture |
The "Candid TV" was offered in 1949 for $99.99, the first television to sell for under $100.00 when TVs were price from around $250.00 on up. Sale promotions were heavily targeted to college students because of the small size and price.
About this listing:
This one is part of my vintage television collection and not for sale. I do have one for sale, see it HERE.
Worth mentioning; if you are not familiar with this instrument, keep in mind the price. It was designed with price in mind and did not provide the best in performance. Although (for a low priced, budget minded product) the selectivity and sensitivity is quite good for signal reception. However, it has no AGC, does not produce a very bright picture (must be viewed in low ambient lighting) and the sound circuit features a one tube audio amplifier.
I did add a modification to protect the very hard to find CRT. I added a separate filament supply transformer for the CRT. The CRT was originally wired as part of the series strung filaments making it prone to easy burn-out should a short develop in the filament string. The transformer can be seen in the underside chassis photo (bottom, right of center).
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Reprint of the 1949 instruction booklet and complete service data
< Compliment your TV-37 with this very nice, high quality reprint of the owners manual. SERVICE DATA; a 32 page complete service manual. This manual is a re-mastered reprint of the "SAMS" and "Rider" service manuals which includes circuit descriptions, pictorials of the component locations, parts lists and alignment instructions. 8 1/2 X 11" format including 11 X 17" fold-out pages of the schematics. Nicely comb bound for convenient use with card stock covers. |
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