Philco Safari. YouTube video

[Dj3928]

A Look at the 1960 Philco Safari Transistor TV
https://youtu.be/-hty224vC2U

[Dj3928]

Repair/Restore begins:

1960 Philco Safari Repair part 1
https://youtu.be/5PN__P8R2IQ

[timmy]

Originally Posted by Dj3928

Repair/Restore begins:

1960 Philco Safari Repair part 1
https://youtu.be/5PN__P8R2IQ

What size crt is in that safari ?

[old_tv_nut]

Originally Posted by timmy

What size crt is in that safari ?

I searched and found several sources that disagreed on whether it was 1 inch or 2 inch.

[Electronic M]

According to Sam's it uses a 2EP4. I have a spare safari magnifying mirror optics and CRT bezel and could measure when I get home... if I can find a color CRT that size or slightly bigger I'd kinda like to build a color safari out of those optics.

[jr_tech]

Without taking the optical system off for direct measurement, my tube appears to be 2 inches.


found data sheet: https://frank.pocnet.net/sheets/201/2/2EP4.pdf

jr

[Dj3928]

Yes it’s a 2” crt

[Dj3928]

Finishing up caps, repairing the optical system, and the leather case

1960 Philco Safari Repair part 2
https://youtu.be/dsGCon7vKcM

[Dj3928]

Making a new plastic hood and finishing up

1960 Philco Safari TV Repair Part 3
https://youtu.be/XXnk3F0AzUI

[old_coot88]

Great job, bro. Top notch electronic and fabrication skills combined.

[Dj3928]

Thanks.

[old_tv_nut]

Very nice indeed!