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Originally Posted by zenith2134
Back then, metal cabinets were kinda a sign of utilitarianism in a set, as opposed to real wood I guess. But I prefer metal cabs, expecially in the older sets, since they block EMF and X-rays better! 
The controls always need a shot of DeOxit...hey after 25 years wouldn't you need a stiff martini or two?
EIA code of 312....dunno who made that CRT. _EDIT: Looked it up and it's Sylvania_ At first I was gonna say RCA, since my '85 Sanyo/Sears has the same looking label on the tube and was an RCA.
Good find indeed. Makes a great picture. It continues to make me scratch my head, about all the great technology that's just junked these days.... |
Those pots downed at least a couple of good shots, plus a lot of coaxing to loosen themselves and dance. (edit: gosh that came out bad)
I had a 1985 20-inch FST Sanyo set (a Japanese made multi-system "Cosmo" model) several years back and it's tube was nowhere near as bright or as colorful as any of the US-assembled equivalents. Oddly, it did not have as much filth on the chassis as this Sears has. Perhaps the filth on this set had caused some problems to the previous owner, whatever it was, it's working very well after cleaning it. I didn't have to replace caps or other things, though I adjusted the focus to improve the picture.