Order of RCA TV's 1946 - 1950

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Originally Posted by Tubejunke

One of my RCAs is as far as I know a 1950 or so model and the model # is TC-127. I just didn't see any reference to model #s like this. I think the crt is a 12". The chassis is the same as my 8T-243.

I believe the TC-127 used the same kcs-38 chassis used for the T-100 and 9T246. It is essentially the same I believe as the 8T243 except for the damper. Starting in 1949, the purpose made 6W4 superseded the 5V4 as the damper.

It is part of what I would call the second generation and perhaps they were made thru to 1951, overlapping with the newer third generation designs.

I do not believe the second generation chassis was ever fitted with a rectangular CRT nor did RCA make an intercarrier sound version. The first RCA intercarrier sets and RCA sets with rectangular CRTs were third generation.

Again, this is not documented and is what I have seen. I would appreciate feedback if what I state is not true.

Nevertheless, the second generation RCA set designs like the TC-127 were superbly executed and are my personal favorites.