Dumont

Check out the power transformer in this baby. You could use it in a welder. It must weigh 50 pounds.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RETRO-VINTAGE-TV-DUMONT-RA-103-COMBO-1940s-TELESET-/291034119964?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item43c2fc3f1c

Isn't this the Dumont model all the "professional" tv collectors get all ga-ga over?

Regards

WC

Two thoughts spring into my head on that model:

Ugly, and you'll need a chiropractor to fix your back after you attempt to move it...

There is a thread on VK about one of these Dumont TV's. I personally find them rather ugly, as you do, but it is a DUMONT! I think the continuous tuner with FM in the middle is rather unique. I'm not sure I would want to mess with one. I just found the power transformer to be huge. Wonder how much the whole tv would weigh.

Regards

WC

Thanks. I own that model.

Bill Cahill wrote:Thanks. I own that model.

So then you agree then Bill, it's an engineering marvel, but in the looks department, it's got a face only an engineer could love!


Sorry, just ribbin' ya. Don't be offended

I had no idea you owned one of these sets, Bill. I did not intend to make a disparaging comment about your set. The particular one I posted a picture of I still think is kinda ugly. The Dumont part and the tuner is the fascination for me. Some guys go all ga-ga over the Zenith sets from the late 30's. The ones that bring the big bucks. I think they are ugly too, so that shows my taste, huh?

Regards

WC

No insult taken.... Personally, I like the looks of the Dumont. And, Oh. I think MOST Zenith radios are dirt ugly.