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 Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 10:10:59 AM on 24 May 2013.
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 Chris Ronayne
 Location: Wauchope, NSW
 Member since 1 January 2013
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Hi all,

I'm after an AWA P18 B&W portable television from the 1970s. It uses a small 11" or 12" B&W tube, VHF turret tuner, dipole antenna (?), and comes in a charming fake wood grain case (though it looks great on this set).

If anyone has one, or knows where I can get one, I would be very grateful. I have been after one of these for a long time.

AWA Deep Image Television, Model P18


Thank you,

Chris

(The photo is from Marcus Wong's blog: Waking up in Geelong)
http://wongm.com/2011/09/funeral-for-a-cathode-ray-tube/.
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 1:40:19 PM on 24 May 2013.
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 GTC
 Location: Sydney, NSW
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It may pay to keep searching Gumtree for "old TV set" or similar wording.
 
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 Chris Ronayne
 Location: Wauchope, NSW
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I always keep an eye on Gumtree and EBay, but most of the good stuff that shows up is either in Queensland or Victoria, and so is to expensive to have sent. Still, if an AWA P18 ever turned up, I would make an exception and try and purchase it.

Chris
 
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 GTC
 Location: Sydney, NSW
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There's also Trading Post and Quicksales.

Meanwhile, this service document may be of interest to you:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AWA-Thorn-Portable-TV-Receiver-Range-Models-7233-P17-P18-/151042856009.
 
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 Zoneouter
 Location: Preston, VIC
 Member since 10 November 2015
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Hi. I know this is a really old post... But are you still interested in this TV? Or did you find one?

I have one I need to move on that's in excellent condition.

Let me know.
 
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 GTC
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I haven't seen a post by Chris on here for quite some time. Suggest emailing him (see his profile).
 
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 Zoneouter
 Location: Preston, VIC
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Thanks for that. Will do.
 
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