.I.P. for D.I.Y.

From: Ben Franchuk <bfranchuk_at_jetnet.ab.ca>
Date: Thu Apr 25 22:23:41 2002

Jim Arnott wrote:
 
> I just couldn't let this one go by... About 1968 IIRC. Heathkit 25"
> RCA. Literally a bazillion parts. Without Eico, Dynaco, Heathkit and the
> like, the world is a less interesting place...

I suspected back then.

> > Still things that are mechanical and less mass market are built today.
> > When was the last time you built a TV?

BTW I picked up small B&W TV about 1988. For $59 (canadian) it came with
a owners manual and a schematic. About 4 IC's and few odd parts.Strange
for
$599.95 (candian) for a new set the only information you get is what is
printed
on the box.: (

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