Motorola Quasar Console from 1967

[tvcollector]

I'm about to purchase an old Motorola Quasar Console TV and the picture tube is shot they say.. Is it possible to purchase used or rebuilt picture tube for this set? Its the same model as the set pictured

[JB5pro]

It is possible to rebuild it and many here can helpu get a replacement if needed as well as anythin else u may need. Does the set have remote control? Could u post a pic please?
Thanks,
John

[tvcollector]

I just did. I don't think its remote, they said they don't recall a remote

[JB5pro]

I have one in a different cabinet. I will post pic another time. It has original CRT and most all else and works beatifully. I love it.

[tvcollector]

I know, I've seen one like that on youtube in a different cabinet it has legs verse this one... How will it cost to get the picture tube rebuilt? would i have to ship it somewhere?

[tvcollector]

How much will it cost to rebuild tube? would i have to ship it anywhere? i'm not an expert at repairing things but i should be able to remove the picture tube and hook it back up..

[JB5pro]

First, u need to verify whether your CRT can be rejuvinated electrically with a good CRT tester/rejuvinator. CRT prices vary but are basically cheap. If u spend a bit reading related threads here u will learn all u need to make your work perfect for little money.

[tvcollector]

Yeah i've seen someone on youtube with a Sencore CR-7000 CRT Tester/Rejuvenator and repairing them with it. But i don't have the equipment and it cost over $700 bucks for one.. Also they said there is not a picture at all and they had a tv geek come over and look at the TV at one time and he said it's the picture tube..

[JB5pro]

I get the impression u want everything with as little effort as possible like lost people. If u had done a bit more research u would know good CRT rejuvinators often sell for a few dollars.
Stop being so lazy and u can have all u want much faster
Don't take offense I am also human and have to fight laziness too.

[JB5pro]

Originally Posted by tvcollector

Also they said there is not a picture at all and they had a tv geek come over and look at the TV at one time and he said it's the picture tube..

So, you have not even verified to be sure u need a CRT? If u go about this project as u are so far u may be likely to do more damgage than good.

[JB5pro]

This should be in "rectangularies"

[holmesuser01]

I'd be checking out the video output tube, first.

[dieseljeep]

TOL Motorola Quasar sets were all solid state except for the H.V. rectifier tube. They used Sylvania or RCA 25X type crt's. The cheaper tube sets used the funky 23EG or the lousy Admiral tubes. Look inside to see if it has the original crt.

[JB5pro]

I would not be surprised if the problem was as simple as a bad 3AT2 for HV considering no picture and no verification as to why.

[TV Engineer]

If this set has the TS915/919 solid state chassis in it...

No picture was often caused in these sets by a defective regulator transistor, located on the rear apron of the chassis near the top (on "works-in-the-drawer" units, elsewhere on the conventional chassis.) The Motorola part number is A1Y, and it looks like a miniature horizontal output transistor.

A very common problem.