I found this motorola

[Bill R]

Originally Posted by rcafan

The set is a Quaser/Motorola TS 915. It is also known as the works in a drawer because the whole chassis pulls out from the front for service.It
is modular is design for quick service

It was the FIRST all solid state TV built and also the first with a rectangular
picture tube.

I have some of the parts, including the missing knob and possibly
also the slide pot for the one missing. I also have a new picture tube
in the original box. The set is a 25" but was later redesiginated as 23"

It may have been Motorola's first mostly solid state set, I think the HV rectifier was tube. It was a Works in a drawer set. It was not the first solid state tv, and no where near the first rectangular picture tube. Not even Motorola's first rectangular CRT. Still it is a unique set and worth saving if the price is right.

[bgadow]

It was the first solid state color set, or, mostly solid state. What was the first all solid state color? I used to know. RCA 2000? Or did they use a tube rectifier?

[Geoff Bourquin]

IIRC those Motorolas had a tube rectifier..but it's been at least 10 years since I saw one of those and I'm not even sure I can accurately remember what I had for lunch, so...

[jamie]

Good news for this set, it's sitting in my garage waiting for it's new owner rcafan<-Neil. I spoke to the owners wife this time and got it for $55.00. I'm glad that it will be saved and enjoyed fro years to come.

[Electronic M]

Happy to hear that it will be saved.
My first memories of TV are watching a newer Motorola/Quasar WID set in the early 90's, and now that I know what that set was I regret causing it's demise, and want to save one of the exact same chassis someday.

Tom C.

[JB5pro]

That is not from the cheap line by Motorola simply because it has the cabinet by Drexel. The Drexel cabinets were extra cost. I have the exact same set and cabinet but made a bit earlier because mine does not have Quasar anywhere on it and mine has the original CRT which has a much darker looking screen/phosphor like dark greenish.

[rcafan]

Jamie and I met One I-75 and exchanged sets. I picked up the Admiral
he bought near Detroit and the Quasar he picked up for me near
southern Indiana.
The Quasar is complete with a excellent pix. tube and the only fault
being a broken shaft on the vol. control( have the replacement part).
Took some wiggle on the modules to reseat and the set is working
Just dandy

Thanks again Jamie

[rcafan]

Here are a couple of shots of the Motorola/Quasar WID working,
The easiest restoration of any of the sets completed. I want to keep the
new set and sell or trade of the early American version of the same set.

[ggregg]

Very nice. The picture is very good!

[bgadow]

Is All Star Desk located next to Spatula City?

Looks great!

[jamie]

Very nice Neil, I'm glad it was an easy fix. Now I need to get busy on my Admiral