View Full Version : Philco Safari. YouTube video


Dj3928
01-06-2024, 09:54 AM
A Look at the 1960 Philco Safari Transistor TV
https://youtu.be/-hty224vC2U

Dj3928
01-12-2024, 06:12 PM
Repair/Restore begins:

1960 Philco Safari Repair part 1
https://youtu.be/5PN__P8R2IQ

timmy
01-14-2024, 09:20 AM
Repair/Restore begins:

1960 Philco Safari Repair part 1
https://youtu.be/5PN__P8R2IQ

What size crt is in that safari ?

old_tv_nut
01-14-2024, 02:13 PM
What size crt is in that safari ?

I searched and found several sources that disagreed on whether it was 1 inch or 2 inch.

Electronic M
01-14-2024, 02:39 PM
According to Sam's it uses a 2EP4. I have a spare safari magnifying mirror optics and CRT bezel and could measure when I get home... if I can find a color CRT that size or slightly bigger I'd kinda like to build a color safari out of those optics.

jr_tech
01-14-2024, 03:11 PM
Without taking the optical system off for direct measurement, my tube appears to be 2 inches.


found data sheet: https://frank.pocnet.net/sheets/201/2/2EP4.pdf

jr

Dj3928
01-19-2024, 05:51 PM
Yes it’s a 2” crt

Dj3928
01-19-2024, 06:01 PM
Finishing up caps, repairing the optical system, and the leather case

1960 Philco Safari Repair part 2
https://youtu.be/dsGCon7vKcM

Dj3928
01-26-2024, 06:04 PM
Making a new plastic hood and finishing up

1960 Philco Safari TV Repair Part 3
https://youtu.be/XXnk3F0AzUI

old_coot88
01-27-2024, 11:23 AM
Great job, bro. Top notch electronic and fabrication skills combined. :yes:

Dj3928
01-27-2024, 01:23 PM
Thanks.

old_tv_nut
01-27-2024, 04:26 PM
Very nice indeed!