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*Realistic Portavision 16-112A: This is a five-inch B/W
television manufactured during the mid-1980s. It receives all standard TV
channels, including the regular VHF and UHF bands. It has a built-in telescoping
antenna, which is capable of relatively good reception for its size, and has
both standard antenna input types (75ohm/round and 300ohm/screws). The
75ohm antenna input also allows it to be connected to a VCR or cable. It has
good audio quality from the built-in speaker, as well as an earphone jack. It
can be powered with nine "D" batteries, a standard AC power cord, or a DC
cigarette-lighter power cord. It has radio-style rotary tuning controls, as well
as several controls for adjusting the video. Overall, this television has better performance, more features, and better quality/reliability than many of the
small B/W televisions being manufactured today. (see update below)
*Casio TV-200: This is a very small B/W pocket TV made
during the 1980s. It works by projecting the image on to a built-in mirror
from an angle. Sound is only provided through an earphone jack. Reception
is better than would be expected from the single telescoping antenna
attached to it. It can receive both VHF and UHF channels, and runs on
only 2 "AA" batteries. A disadvantage to this TV is that it cannot be
viewed in the dark. These are somewhat difficult to find, and usually
can be purchased for under $25.
*UPDATE: Unfortunately, both of these TVs will no longer be usable for receiving broadcasts in the U.S. after February 17th, 2009 (due to the digital TV transition). The Realistic Portavision 16-112A can still be connected to a VCR, cable TV service, or digital converter box, although this will limit its portability.
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