Home Made Television Receiver

Made:
1942-1950 in Europe

Early television receiver made by member of RAF, converted from oscilloscope screen, 1946-1950. TRE, Gee navigator - converted into TV receiver, c 1942 components. Sets like this were often nicknamed 'Green Screen Wonders'.

Details

Category:
Television
Object Number:
1993-5007
Materials:
wood (unidentified), glass, metal (unknown), electronic components and textile covered wires
Measurements:
overall: 38.5 kg
viewer: 410 mm x 460 mm x 530 mm,
loudspeaker: 350 mm x 335 mm x 190 mm,
type:
television receiver