Precision Apparatus Company, Inc.
May 1962 Radio-Electronics

May 1962 Radio-Electronics [Table of Contents] Wax nostalgic about and learn from the history of early electronics. See articles from Radio-Electronics, published 1930-1988. All copyrights hereby acknowledged.

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