Still, some information is better than none. It explained the basics of television theory, but it didn't go beyond simple adjustments and helping you decide which tubes to replace. Written for non-technical TV owners, the book contained considerably less information than I had hoped.
CODE RED TV SHOW 1957 HOW TO
Then I ran across a cute 1950's book called How to Adjust and Service Your TV Set.ĭon't you love that cover photo of Lucy and Desi? Here's the thumbnail diagnostic guide from the back cover. The TV sat on the shelf for quite a while. There was only one thing missing-a video image!Īlthough I had restored many radios at this stage, this was myįirst TV project. The screen lit up, and the sound came through just fine. This television "almost worked" as found. Type letters, two digits for the screen size and three digits Sure of the date) RCA TV model numbers have had one or two model Model type letter, a year letter, a third letter (either R or C)Īnd three or four digits starting in the late 1980s (I'm not Letter and three digits from 1981 to the late 1980s they had a Fromġ965-1980 TV model numbers had a model type letter, a year
In the 1964 model year the screen size designation was omittedĪnd all TV model numbers that year began with 14. I B&W Service Company model (for hotels, schools, hospitals, etc.) Year the letter codes were changed again to the same system Set of letter codes were used starting in the 1961 model To put the year digit before the letters, and a different black),Ĥ was maple, 5 was mahogany, 6 was walnut, 7 was eitherīlonde or limed oak, 8 was bleached birch and 9 was maple Thanks to EdĠ was cherry (as in your 14" set), 2 ebony (a.k.a. In the 1957-1959 model years this scheme was modified withĪ fourth digit indicating the cabinet finish. Third level of 21" standard TV models, and the 7 was the Size, T would have meant a standard TV model (D stood forĭeluxe), 2 meant the 1952 model year, the next 2 meant the So for your 21T227, 21 would have been the CRT Model (starting with 0), and the last digit was the specificĬabinet style. The next digit after that was the level of that Of set, and the first digit after the model number gave the The overall screen size, the letter(s) indicated the type In the 1951-1956 model years the scheme was asįollows: the first two digits before the letter(s) were I didn't know exactly when this set was built until Ed Ellers sent me this note regarding the model number:
My set is missing the strap, which was probably discarded after it broke. The gold rings on the top are mounts for a thick leather carrying strap. I call it my '57 Chevy TV, a real design classic.Īs with most tube portables, it would be more accurate to call this one a "luggable." Its dimensions are 14.5 by 12 by 16 inches deep, a nice size for a tabletop, but not conducive to frequent moves. What great colors for a TV-lipstick red with gold trim! This 14-inch black-and-white set caught my eye during a trip to northern Washington.