It lives!

[roto204]

David found this at the local Teen Challenge, and one trip to RadioShack (RF modulator and matching transformer) later, plus one digital converter and rabbit-ears, and we have lift-off!

The Packard Bell is a lovely, complete with axis-tuner, ultrasonic remote (just like the STAR), and Garrard phonograph...and it all works.

I was also amused to discover that some channels on UHF can still be found floating around.

 

[ovrphil]

Another one!

Nate, I was just commenting on classiccaprice's Zenith(he just bought it to replace his old round screen tv). Now here's your new (old) tv. Wow, this looks cool - more photos? Congrats!

These bring back memories of gazing at all the tvs and large consoles in showrooms and how I miss the 60hz hum emitted from all the tv's(like a concert). There's nothing like it. The last time I remember this was at Sears, when they were just bringing out large screen projector tv's (early 1980s?).

Do you plan to play any records; i.e.; do you already have a collection of records you'll use? Also, just curious...do you have a flat screen that you use elsewhere for certain broadcasts?

I'm jealous, but not worried - something will come along one day that suits me -

PLEASE post more photos! Thanks again!

 

[rp2813]

Another one?

Well, that was fast -- and easy! 

 

Does this mean the Magnavox will end up curbside?

 

[roto204]

More photos on the way!

I'll clear the RadioShock boxes off and get some decent glam shots tomorrow.

We had this delivered. Good thing, because it, like Ralph's Tru-Cold freezer, will be demolished with the house. I can only surmise that Packard Bell offered service to your door with a forklift. Jeezus!

Not sure re: the Magnavox. This is an all-tube TV, with that satisfying 30 sec pause before warming up, followed by a "whoosh!" of static when the screen comes on. Delish. I need to diddle with the brightness and focus on the screen, but we're enjoying it as-is tonight.

The Maggie is solid-state, and while super-cool in most respects, makes me wonder how repairable it really is. I suspect it's got a short or other fault on the tuner board, because it hunts, and hunts, and hunts channels, in order, 1-99, over and over. STAR shouldn't do that; there was no channel up/down, just selective tuning. At random. You know.

 

[twintubdexter]

That's a very nifty combo

You'll have to post a few more photos showing the stereo sections. What is "Teen Challenge? Is it some type of thrift store? The appliance store I worked at as a kid carried Packard Bell. As I recall it was always very pricey.

 

[frigilux]

Now that's one substantial piece of furniture! Glad it's all working; would love to see photos of the Garrard turntable.

 

[rp2813]

OMG, then the PB isn't on casters like the Maggie?  That was a very close call . . . ;-)

 

Maybe you can put casters on the PB if it won't look weird.  The rolling ball type seem appropriate, and once I get that amber glass swag lamp shipped off to you, it will complete the look.

 

 

 

[paulg]

Definitely envious

I am a big fan of Packard Bell TV/Radio products. And it has remote-control to boot! And stereo!
It looks great too. Congratulations, that is one super-nice find!

 

[retropia]

I like the Mediterranean cabinetry. That look was so popular in the 1970s; it was everywhere. I think housewives were swept up in a collective fantasy of having a Latin Lover. Since that wasn't going to happen, the next best thing was to have your home decor look the part.

 

[roto204]

Doug!

You are too much. I wouldn't have time for that sort of thing! I'm already testy from trying to balance my martini in one hand and my cigarette in the other.

Here's pic-o-rama--please forgive the crappy sun-spotting. I'm guessing this is a '68 or so; it's before the Teledyne acquisition that changed the branding.

 

[roto204]

Teen Challenge

Yes, it's a thrift store, religious-based and geared toward helping teens with addiction. It's been a great store both here and in San Jose; the SJ store yielded our hefty and awesome Norelco Rapid-Range microwave with Dial-a-Meal .

 

[carmine]

That is an awesome set. I've always wanted a P-B (unknown on this end of the USA) because they were the only other brand to use point-to-point wiring. "Tubes" and "Printed Circuit" shouldn't be in the same sentence, let alone electronic device. That's why you see so many Zenith and P-B survivors.