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Over the years, we have accumulated many interesting examples of early broadcasting and recording equipment. While they are not for sale, we thought you might like to see some. Check back often as we add new items.
Museum Guide
To make navigation a little easier, we've divided the museum up into various galleries. Click on an area that interests you. To return to this page, use your "back" button, or click on the link at the bottom of the page you're viewing. Hopefully, you'll find these pages worth the time it takes to download. Your comments are always welcome.

	The DuMont Telecruiser (AKA: "The Golden Telecruiser")
	The Telecruiser Story
	DuMont Camera Pictures
	The KTVE Story
	New Equipment Arrivals!
	Early Texas UHF TV Stations
	Historic Radio Pictures Pictures of transmitter sites, studios and various equipment from the past.
	Old Broadcast Equipment Ads A reminder of how technology marches on. This area is still growing. We have lots more to post, but ff you have some something you think might look good, please send it to us.
	The Virtual Audio Museum Includes Mixers, Tape Decks, and Audio Processing
	The Virtual Microphone Museum Featuring Microphones from the past
	The Virtual Television Studio Museum Includes Broadcast TV Cameras and Related Studio Equipment
	The Virtual Home Entertainment Museum Radios, Phonographs, TV's etc.

	Pro Audio Manufacturer's Links Your guide to where this stuff really comes from
	Links to Historical Broadcasting Web Sites About 75 interesting places to surf. If you find some more, let us know!
	The Virtual Automotive Museum Featuring a Glossary of Historic Automotive Terms
	Links to Automotive Museums & Clubs A listing of car clubs and museums in the area.
	Useful Texas Links If you're trying to find any part of Texas government, this is a good place to start.

We're always looking for additions to the collection. While we have a limited budget, we are a "not for profit" 501 (c) (3) corporation. Any equipment donation (or partial donation) would be tax deductible.

Look What Arrived!

This 1949 Flxible Motor Coach was converted new by Allen B. Dumont Labs as a TV remote truck for Channel 8 in Dallas, Texas. The ID plate calls it "DuMont Telecruiser, Model B, Serial Number 101. This TV remote unit has lots of history to it. Among other things, it is thought to have been used on the air during some of the 1963 Kennedy Assassination coverage in Dallas. Originally outfitted with DuMont equipment, it was later updated with Marconi Cameras, a GE Audio Console and possibly a Riker switcher. The huge (and very ugly) external air conditioner seems to have been added during one of the the updates.
Read the Whole Story

DuMont Image Orthicon Camera Discovered

Yep, it's ugly... Click Here to see more camera pictures

Because we are restoring the Telecruiser to its original condition, we have successfully removed the AC unit and the duct work.
It sure looks a lot better!

Unfortunately, the bus had been stripped of equipment when we acquired it in late August, 2005. We were able to find one of the camera heads, plus power supplies, camera cables, camera control units and a sync generators for two more cameras. All indications are this was a three camera truck. If you know where we can find a Marconi MK IV Image Orthicon Camera head, type 3322A, PLEASE let us know. We are also looking for a suitable vintage switcher and other appropriate accessories. If you have any leads, please click here to send us an email. This is going to be a huge restoration project.

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Marconi MK-IV Image Orthicon Camera from WFAA-TV Telecruiser	Side view of Marconi Camera

Do you know where we can find more of these cameras? Two others are missing, but we have the cables, CCU's and power supplies for three cameras. If you know where we can find another Marconi MK IV Image Orthicon Camera head, type 3322A, PLEASE let us know. We are also looking for a suitable vintage switcher and other appropriate accessories. If you have any leads, please send us an email.

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The JFK Connection


This GE black & white camera from our collection was on display at the 6th Floor Museum in Dallas, Texas. Chronicling the press coverage covering the Kennedy Assassination, the exhibit was titled "Covering Chaos."	This camera was actually used during the coverage of the tragic event, as evidenced by this picture taken from 8 mm home movies of the era. The photo is courtesy of The Sixth Floor Museum.

We're proud to have made this camera available to the Museum, and happy that we were able to save it so it can be enjoyed.

We really need camera tripods, pedestals, pan heads, or anything to help us display more cameras.
Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

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