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May 1962 Radio-Electronics
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Wax nostalgic about and learn from the history of early electronics.
See articles from Radio-Electronics,
published 1930-1988. All copyrights hereby acknowledged.
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In the years between
graduating from high school and the time I enlisted in the USAF that I worked as
an electrician and did many in-home service calls, never once did I encounter a
situation like our hero Pete did here. In fact, I doubt many television and
radio servicemen ever did, either. According to most of the anecdotes related by
electronics servicemen, homeowners were more likely to be abusive than dotingly
appreciative. In the era (c1962) when this Precision Apparatus Model CR-60 Picture
Tube Tester and Rejuvenator advertisement appeared in Radio-Electronics
magazine, people were crazy about their televisions, especially as color
broadcasts occurred more frequently, and many got helplessly depressed when the
set went on the blink. Rather than treating the repairman like these babes did,
owners often acted like it was the service guy's fault the problem happened and
balked at the service charge, with many try to get out of paying. Take a look
through the many comics I have posted and you'll see lots of examples. A few of
the
Mac's Service Shop techno-sagas carry the theme. Yes, I
colorized the image.
Here's another
Precision Apparatus Company advertisement.
Precision Apparatus Company, Inc. Ad
 Servicemen: Quicker service with the
CR-60 eliminates many call-backs, saves time, and earns you more profit. For more service tips with the
CR-60 (dealer net $64.95), write for Bulletin #100. It's Free!
Precision Apparatus Company, Inc.,
70-31 84th Street - Glendale 27, N.Y.
All Precision Test Equipment is guaranteed for one full year and backed by over
30 years if electronic experience.
Posted May 30, 2024
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