I'm new here. Looking for advice.

[matt99]

Originally Posted by Olorin67

simpler is better if you're just starting out, do a simple radio first, then one of the later b&W TVs. better to get your feet wet then dive in head first. Just be careful on hot chassis sets. Then you'll have learned enough to tackle a color set successfully. Another approach would be to find a set that's already more or less working, then you can restore and re-cap it, knowing that the major systems are OK. Guys on here who've been collecting a while might sell a set to make room occasionally.

I like the idea about starting with a radio. Hadn't thought about that, but I guess the chassis would be even more simple than a B&W TV. But it would introduce me to electronics from the time period. Thanks.