Early Electronic Television
General Electric HM-225
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| Screen Size | 9 inch | |
| Year Made | 1939 | |
| Quantity Manufactured | ? | |
| Original Cost | ? | |
| Number Still in Existence | See Pre-1945 Database | |
| Cabinet | Original Finish | |
| Chassis | Restored |
We have recently acquired this set It has a 9 inch direct view picture tube. General Electric introduced 5 models in 1939. The others were the HM-171 (5 inch vision only), HM-185 (5 inch console), HM-226 (12 inch direct view console) and HM-275 (12 inch mirror in lid console). Here are the service manual and technical information.