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I guess I've got a lot to learn then! I know the basics from the radio world (dealing with leaky wax caps and such) and of course being careful with high voltage, maybe I should look for a book/website to get up to speed on this stuff. I was about 80% sure I was going to pick up a new(er) TV for daily use because a) I don't like having to use a modulator for non-TV video, b) because this is a typical '60s console where the picture tube is inches above the floor (I'd prefer a couple feet of height), and c) because I worry about something going out. Sorry if this is a little off topic or if this has been talked about on the site before. As a kid my dad had a Magnavox AM/FM/TV console stereo, don't remember about the stereo but the TV was B&W tube type. It never failed that I'd be right in the middle of a movie or TV show and the TV would quit. I remember him soldering away behind the TV trying to get it working again. I actually have a Motorola B&W set in my living room that I was going to use for daily use, it's a 50s style with the speaker under the picture tube, so at least it solved the height issue. It needs a little TLC and wasn't a project I wanted to take on, so I gave up on it. The thought of mounting a newer TV inside did cross my mind, I know it's a terrible thing to ask here, but has anyone done that? Of course I'd save the origional parts, or do that as a last resort on a set with a bad CRT. Also, what's the best way to deal with external video? Has anyone added an A/V input to an old set? I figure I'm SOL when HD takes over, so I'm trying to enjoy using my TVs to receive TV stations directly as long as I can. I've also thought about using a small transmitter I have creating a small station just for my house. Anyway, I'm right at that point where I need to decide what stays in the living room for daily use, any thoughts would be great.
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