Andrea KT-E-5 Kit
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Screen Size |
5 inch |
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Year Made |
1939 |
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Quantity Manufactured |
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Original Cost |
$59.95 plus tubes |
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Number Still in Existence |
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Cabinet |
Original Finish |
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Chassis |
Andrea sold 5 inch sets either factory assembled (model 1-F-5) or in kit form. The kit version came with a wooden front panel. Each set came with a detailed assembly manual. In 1940 the kit sold for $59.95 without tubes. The tubes cost an additional $55. It is a wonder that anyone bought these kits, since for an additional $22.50 you could get an assembled 1-F-5 with a cabinet. Our set is in excellent condition. Click here for technical information or a schematic diagram.
We have one example of putting the kit in a custom cabinet in our collection. There were several articles in 1939-40 publications about this kit. One is about a modification to expand the picture size. Another describes how to add a magnifying lens.
