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Pre-1945 Television Test Equipment

Test equipment from 1939 RCA Broadcast Equipment Catalog

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This oscilloscope was made in 1939 by Philco for repair of pre-1945 TV sets. Here are a manual and schematic.

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Courtesy of Chuck Azzalina

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From 1939 Philco RMS Yearbook

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RCA Model 139 Television Alignment Oscillator

Courtesy of Mary Johnson

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From a 1940 RCA parts catalog

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Pye 1938 Signal Generator

Courtesy of Jon Evans and Phil Marrison

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1938 advertisement

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Philips GM-3150 Oscilloscope

(Courtesy of Frank Philipse)