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Chuck

I know this is a radio forum, but does anyone know of a similar forum that is skewed towards engineering types at TV stations?

The reason I ask is because I've embarked on a huge restoration project. I recently parked a 1949 Flxible Bus in my driveway. It was converted new by Allen B. Dumont Labs to make a TV remote truck for Channel 8 in Dallas. The data plate calls it "DuMont Telecruiser Model B, Serial Number 101." I got some equipment with it, but nothing from DuMont.

It needs everything. It has been sitting outside since 1972, which has not improved it any. I plan to restore the coach, and make it a functional black & white remote truck, typical of the era. This particular vehicle has a lot of history to it, so it is worth preserving. I'm hoping to find some people who know where appropriate equipment might be located, as well as any documentation, history, etc that might be relevant. Another "Chuck" in California, Chuck Pharis has recently acquired a similar vintage RCA truck. Misery loves company.

If you'd like to see what this is, visit: www.chalkhillmedia.org/museum I'll update the site periodically, as work progresses. This project will probably take years. I hope I live long enough.

Chuck
 
> I know this is a radio forum, but does anyone know of a
> similar forum that is skewed towards engineering types at TV
> stations?
>

Who said this is a radio engineering forum?
It's for all kinds of broadcast engineering.
Not just radio!
 
> Who said this is a radio engineering forum?
> It's for all kinds of broadcast engineering.
> Not just radio!

Maybe I assumed so because because of the web site's name "Radio-Info.com," and the fact that I've seen very little having to do with video engineering on the site.

So do you know anyone who would appreciate "DuMont Telecruiser Number 101?" I'm looking for any information about DuMont mobile units, pictures, stories, folklore, leads on equipment, etc.

This is going to be a really big restoration project. In it's later life, the Telecruiser was retrofitted with Marconi MK-IV Cameras (B&W, Image Orthicons). I got one camera head with it, three CCU's, and three reels of camera cable. I'm looking for a couple more camera heads, but I'm not holding my breath. Any info on Marconi cameras is fairly rare. At least, I do have a manual.

I did get three Houston Fearless cradles and three tripods, but the skates (dollies) are missing. Since I collect old studio cameras, I am always looking for tripods, etc. to put them on.

I'm also looking for a switcher. It is missing, and I have no idea what the truck had, although there were probably several different versions used over its 30+ year service life.

Any leads would be appreciated, as well as any mention of other sites or forums that might be productive.

Thanks!

Chuck
 
> These come to mind if you haven't seen them yet.
> http://www.pharis-video.com/
> http://www.tech-notes.tv/
> www.transmitter.com/


Thanks, I'm familiar with Chuck Pharis. The others are new to me. Chuck and I have visited on several occasions, including at NAB. Chuck is also restoring an old RCA mobile unit. He confirms my amateur status. He has well over 100 cameras in his collection. I only have 12. He must have a lot more space than I do!

Chuck's web site is fascinating to visit. I highly recommend it when you have a bit of time. You can see some of my stuff on www.chalkhillmedia.org/museum . The site is a bit out of date, and not everything is shown. One of these days, I hope to get it back up to speed.

Chuck
 
I recalled seeing your site some time ago. Quite interesting. I remember almost 30 years ago when I was working at a local TV station, they had an attic full of old RCA black and white cameras and microphones and various other items. Every bit of it was lost in a fire. I wish I had had the foresight to get some of it. It would have been a great addition to your collection.
>
> Chuck's web site is fascinating to visit. I highly recommend
> it when you have a bit of time. You can see some of my stuff
> on www.chalkhillmedia.org/museum . The site is a bit out of
> date, and not everything is shown. One of these days, I
> hope to get it back up to speed.
>
> Chuck
>
 
> I recalled seeing your site some time ago. Quite
> interesting. I remember almost 30 years ago when I was
> working at a local TV station, they had an attic full of old
> RCA black and white cameras and microphones and various
> other items. Every bit of it was lost in a fire. I wish I
> had had the foresight to get some of it. It would have been
> a great addition to your collection.
> >
It sure would have...
 
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