RCA TK41 Television Camera wanted

[julianburke]

Everyone who likes television cameras knows Chuck Pharris. I have sold a few items to him over the years but I emailed him about a year ago in desperation for a '41. What I received from him was a borderline arrogant reply as: "I have one that I might sell but before I sell it I will strip it of all parts I need to complete one of mine and if I decide to sell it it will be very expensive. And if I do sell it, you are at the very bottom of the long list of people who want it". WELL! I guess he told me.

I have done very well over the years finding stuff with over 1000 microphones, 100's of very early radios, over 100 TV's with 35 pre 1962 color sets and have quite a few TV cameras with NO credit to Mr Pharris. I have been collecting over 35 years and if I had been interested in cameras then, I'm sure I could have had as many cameras today. I believe in showing my collection for historical and educational purposes which I do all the time--I do not have my shining face beaming in every picture as if I am saying "LOOK WHAT I HAVE DONE"!!

Remember, he is the one who wants you to donate (give) him valuable stuff. He uses his website as a "begging" tool for "donations" and many engineers are happy to get rid of stuff that they need the room for but you will not get anything out of him. If he ever sells anything, it will either be worthless or you will pay some astronomical sum for same.

BTW, his website does have some some good content but it is very junky for layout, redundant, difficult to navigate and is in no particular order with all items difficult to ever find again. It also contains links to totally unrelated topics. I would expect a far better, state of the art website coming from a "professional" TV guy as they are really not expensive to do so anymore.

I have moved into a new 5500 SF home and have a good deal of space for my collection. Just wait until I get my site up!!