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Hoffman 7M112 tabletop
I must have rocks in my head. I have no place to put this mutt, and it looks desperately cheap, but it was one of those $20 craigslist rescues. A Hoffman 7M112, according to the model stamp on the back cover.
Sams lists nothing for that model number, but they do list a Hoffman 202, which matches the chassis number on the rear apron. By that measure, the correct Sams folder should be 205-5: https://www.samswebsite.com/en/photo...index/id/71131 Before I spend $15 on a download, can anyone confirm that this is the correct folder? I can't read the model numbers on the tiny image of the folder's front page. Judging by the tube lineup, this is a pretty basic TV. They didn't break the piggybank on the cabinet, which looks like thick pressboard. The bottom of the cabinet is pegboard, which --not surprisingly -- has begun to bust out along one edge. And there's a brightener on the 17HP4 picture tube (sigh). Oh well, enough whining. I try to tell myself it's kind of cute, at least in the way that baby warthogs are cute. And I'll probably get at least $20 of enjoyment fooling around with it. Phil Nelson Phil's Old Radios http://antiqueradio.org/index.html |
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That's a nice clean looking set!
I have a 17LP4 in a beat up Emerson I don't really want to fix, wonder if it'll sub for the 17HP4? A quick glance at the spec sheets suggest it might, not sure about the physical dimensions though. Anyone have a Sub book handy? |
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This website shows a model 7M112B and in Sams 194 but doesn't say which folder.http://new.tvhistory.tv/search/viewp...132/era/2.html The picture looks pretty close.
That's not a bad looking set for a low line model. Looks in good shape too. I would say it's well worth $20. |
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Better photo of 205-5 here:
http://vintageadsandbooks.com/hoffma...l-0520505.html jr I'm guessing that the model shown has brightness, H and V hold on the back, where yours has 3 holes, as it appears to not have a pencil box door. Last edited by jr_tech; 03-12-2014 at 01:52 AM. Reason: add guess about controls |
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The 17LP4 has a cylindrical faceplate, where a 17HP4 has a spherical faceplate. The 17L is a lot rarer than the 17H.
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Jim, I'll send a PM with my address. That would be great to get a copy of Sams. Regards, Phil Nelson |
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I was going to make a thread about this, but I figured that I could post it here...
Does anyone know anything about the easy vision model 7B-157?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/3604050...ectorid=229466 Looks like a 21" version of the set Phil has. Not affiliated, jr |
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Sorry, I want attempting to hijack your thread Phil...
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Well, already I got my basic question answered, so no harm done. It's usually less confusing if you don't mix up threads, though.
I was about to ask dieseljeep if he knows of any other 17" tubes that can sub for a 17HP4, when I thought to check this one, just in case. After about 90 seconds on the tester, the needle cruised up into the happy zone. It may not be the greatest tube on Planet Earth, but I'm betting it will make a picture. I'll set the brightener aside and try the set bareback when its turn comes. Phil Nelson |
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Cool I've encountered several sets lately with brighteners on good CRTs. I'm starting to think it was a way for servicemen to make a quick buck back in the day.
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Good thing the CRT is good. It looks like a replacement to me. |
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