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Meissner 10-1153 Kit

 

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Screen Size

5 inch

Year Made

1939-40

Quantity Manufactured

?

Original Cost

$139.50

Number Still in Existence

See Prewar Database

Cabinet

na

Chassis

Restored

Meissner was a manufacturer of radio parts in the 1930s. In the early days of television, many experimenters built their own TV receivers from plans published in magazines. Meissner introduced this kit for this market. It has a 5 inch screen. A cabinet was also available for it. Click here for technical information on this set, or for a catalog, brochure or ad in the 1940 Lafayette Radio catalog. An article was published in Radio News describing how to convert this set to a 9 inch screen. Another article describes building the kit.