I found a GE Porta Color!

[DaveWM]

well it maybe the problem, I have found that if you just use them they often get better. I just picked up another made in 1975, it seems to be working fine, the biggest issue is often dirty controls, but again use will often fix that as well.

One thing about tubes, often new ones are bad so its always a good idea to at least test a new tube for shorts before using it.

[bgadow]

Originally Posted by zenithfan1

BTW Does anyone else own a Porta-Potty that has a black cabinet and no handle from the factory or do I have something rare?????

I have an early one, 66 or 67, with a tan/gray cabinet, no handle, no antenna-as cheap as they could make it. Loss leader, I guess-get the customer in for the $199 special (?) and upgrade them to a woodgrain model with a handle, antennas, clock timer, etc.

[andy]

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[El Predicta]

Check all the non-power tubes. Especially tuner, color, IF, and the main audio-12BF11- tube.

[legenbass77]

Originally Posted by DaveWM

well it maybe the problem, I have found that if you just use them they often get better. I just picked up another made in 1975, it seems to be working fine, the biggest issue is often dirty controls, but again use will often fix that as well.

One thing about tubes, often new ones are bad so its always a good idea to at least test a new tube for shorts before using it.

I'll be sure to check it the new tube. I got in the habit of checking replacement tubes or any replacement part before install. Thanks for the reminder though! Easy to get in a hurry, and forget once in a while. While double checking the value of a capacitor, I noticed R404 looks blown apart 9 Shown in pic). Seems like it should be round. Is it the thermistor? The set does seem to be working better each time I power it up.

[legenbass77]

Originally Posted by andy

I would say it's safe to say the TV was made in 1976 based on the click UHF tuner, and the fact that it uses the later high focus voltage CRT.

I assume you meant .039 250V for the last cap. I believe that one is across the power line, so you should replace that one with the proper UL listed cap rated for that application.

Something like this:

http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/...cg4FJ7EOJD4%3d

Interesting, so maybe the cabinet was made August 75, and the chassis in early 76. From what I can see on the capacitor after wiping off some dust is a very faint 1 before the 25. I'll attach a picture of it. I thought 25 volts seemed way too low. I'll likely replace it with a 250 volt .039 though. Thanks for pointing this out before I ordered parts!

[legenbass77]

Originally Posted by El Predicta

Check all the non-power tubes. Especially tuner, color, IF, and the main audio-12BF11- tube.

I'll check 'em out!

[DaveWM]

looks like a blown thermistor, and that caps looks like a 125V AC