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Museum Guide 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. 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. New to the collection:  Raytheon Remote Broadacst Mixer Does anybody have a spare knob?

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.

The blue one was sourced through GE, the Burnt Umber (brownish gray) was sourced through RCA

  The Home of the Golden Telecruiser

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. 
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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.

Click here to visit the Dumont Telecruiser Page

  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.

Click here to visit the Dumont Telecruiser Page

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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