[NJARC] Big Old TV's

[Punderson, IV, James]

Ah yes, the Dumont tuner...

When I was first starting out as a ham in 1964, I used the continuous
tuner from a Dumont TV set to what was formerly Channel 1 to receive on
6 meters AM mode. It didn't work great but it did work.

Jamie Punderson, W2QO
Island Heights, NJ

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>Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 11:37
>To: New Jersey Antique Radio Club
>Subject: [NJARC] Big Old TV's
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>OK all you old TV wonks, here's a heads up on a rare one.  I have 
>information on a 300 lb. Dumont Teleset, Salon model in a Westminster 
>case.  This is a 1947 top of the line very large TV in pristine 
>condition.  It has continuous tuning covering TV/FM and some ham bands 
>and has a phonograph as well.  The picture tube raises and 
>lowers with a 
>motor drive.  There are also a couple of other Dumont floor models.  
>They may not be available for a couple of weeks but it could be that 
>these may belong in a museum.  Any interest, let me know and when the 
>time comes I'll clue you in.
>Ray
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