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Video Equipment Repair Resources: . DRS Ahead Technologies: - Supplying Magnetic Head Sollutions Around the Globe. AheadTek is committed to strengthening its reputation as the preferred supplier of specialty magnetic heads fulfilling the needs of thousands of customers worldwide in the television broadcast, video production, computer and data storage industries. (This company is able to offer rebuild services for many types of video tape heads and head assemblies. Note that three is no guarantee they can help you with parts that are TOO old. But, they do rebuild quadruplex head assemblies, Type C and miniDV heads for certain. It can never hurt to ask. ) . Terry's Rubber Rollers & Wheels: - Do you have a Reel to Reel tape recorder sitting in the back of a closet, or stashed away, because the pinch roller or idler wheel is dried out, hard, cracked or ruined from improper chemical cleaning? This IS the solution! . Vintage Video Equipment and Program Collections and Services: Rewind Museum - A museum of vintage consumer electronics and milestone achievements. A site primarily about consumer electronics and in particular first achievements and so it has a somewhat wider brief than video and TV. Quadruplex Park - "Where the Broadcast Dinosaurs Live!" Tim Stoffel documents the Quadruplex VTR's that were manufactured by Ampex and RCA. He also has the most information available about obsolete video tape formats. .Chuck Pharis Video - Absolutely the best collection of vintage television production equipment on the web! A massive site. Be prepared to spend some time browsing! . Mikey's Home Page - Michael Bennet's page of European consumer VCR's and 405 line TV stuff. A nicely designed and highly whimsical home page to boot! . Total Rewind Virtual Museum - of Home Video! Documents the arrival of the home VCR in Britain. . Passions Incongrues - This is the latest site to join the growing legions of collectors of things that make video! Authored by my good friend, Bruno Merlier! Check out his latest acquisition, a super rare Sony CV-5100P PAL skip field VTR! Fully operational too!!! (Sadly, at the time of this writing, these pages are not at all Netscape friendly. Use Internet Explorer in order to see the pages in all their glory!) . Vintage Sound & Vision - A new video equipment collector's site by Frank T. A very nice collection of European gear. NEW! History of Television - Another French contributor to the fine art of defining the origins of our favorite entertainment medium! This site is edited by André Lange, former Professor of "History of Television" at the Free University of Brussels (ULB) BBC VT - A Record
- A visual history of video tape operations at the BBC.
A wonderful site operated by Chris Booth.
Memorial sites: . Joseph Roizen: - Here is a memorial to a man I never met, only knew by rumor, but whom I have come to respect for his contributions to video state of the art at both Ampex and IVC. . "Bleeding Edge" Video Technology Companies: NEW CATEGORY! May '03 . Asaca / Shibasoku Corporation of America: - Manufacturers of the world-famous Firefly Video Server system! This is one of the companies born of the downfall of Shibaden, one of my favorite early VTR makers. If you need video servers, these are the folks to visit! If you want THIS video server, see the next link! . Broadcast Storage dot Net: - The home of Computer Upgrade Corporation. This is the place to purchase your Asaca Firefly Video Server on the west coast of the USA. When you do, be sure to tell them LabGuy sent you! Be sure to say HI! to Scott for me.. Extraterrestrial Technology: . Ryberg Electronics: - Manufacturers of the world-famous Interocitor! Providing a wide range of Interocitors since 1954, Ryberg is the undisputed leader in the field. We make Interocitors for many applications, including (but by no means limited to) road paving, remote vehicular control, nuclear power generation, long-range communications, surveillance, coherent light production, and even clothing racks! An excellent spoof page, by Jeff Lee, based on the science fiction classic: This Island Earth! . Vacuum Tube Links: . Broadcast camera tube data sheets: - The home page of Alan and Sharon Kline. Includes links on a variety of topics as well as broadcast history links and the aforementioned camera tube data sheets! . Almost All Digital Electronics - Ingenious products for sale and the "TUBEPEDIA", a collection of vacuum tubes which includes early television tubes. You have to check out Neil's collection of image dissector tubes! ! ! . Vacuum Tube Collectors Association: - The center of the universe as far as this hobby is concerned. If you collect "vacuum tubes", "glow bottles", or other "nothing state devices", then this is the organization for you! . Ake's Tube Data: - This site is dedicated to Electron Tubes of all kinds. Although tubes are considered being an obsolete device this site is under continuous development. . Sphere Research: - Welcome To The Sphere Research Canadian Test Equipment Site ! Vacuum tubes, vacuum tube links and useful information. . Discussion Groups: . eGroups: Old VTR's - Brand new group created (12/2000) and moderated by Matt Patoray! Join us and let's all talk about those old rotary head boat anchors that we all love (hate?) so much. We can share all the information, documentation and web sites that we know about too. . Television, Radio & Recording History Web Sites:. . Open Reel Decks Vintage TX - My Home Page, Open Reel Decks Vintage Texas (Hundreds of audio reel to reel tape recorders here) NEW LINK! . Terramedia U.K. - An excellent site covering the historical time line of audio/visual media history by David Fisher. NEW LINK! . Videotape - A quick read on the subject by Irving Fang. . Television History - The First 75 Years - One of the greatest 20th century inventions. Learn about the history of TV receiver design, development and marketing. . Broadcast Archive - RCA Equipment Section - An incredible archive of RCA video cameras and recorders. A must visit for the serious researcher! . Philo T. Farnsworth Archives - Quintessential American Ingenuity, Modern Television & Amazing Things! . Experimental Television Society - Using Early and modern technology to produce television images". Lots of information about home brew mechanical TV here! By Peter F. Yanczer. . Bob's Virtual Museum - Bob has all kinds of collectable electronic stuff! Check it out. . King of the Road! - Kris Trexler is an auto enthusiast with an intense passion for the road. His interests range from chrome laden 50's cruisers to the latest high technology transportation of the 21st Century. Cruise on down the highway to learn more about these wonderful machines as well as learn about early color TV broadcasting in the 1950's and 60's! (Kris is the editor of my favorite TV show! ~L.G.) . RCA Color Television Cameras - A new page added to the previously mentioned site. Check this out, it is FANTASTIC!!! . Canada Science and Technology Museum - The simplest distribution method is over-the-air from the station’s transmitter and antenna to a smaller home receiver antenna. And so begins the entry on this EXCELLENT page. . The Early Video Project - The purpose of the site is to support the community of people interested in early video with information about early video and early video art, and current activities connected with that topic. (Some of the people listed on this page have contacted LabGuy's World for transfer services.) . Sony Company History - Absolutely fascinating page that appears to still be under construction. Covers the company history from the 1940's to the present. Many interesting and rare photos of early Sony products. . Sony Corporate Profile - Here is a web page with a detailed time line of Sony history, a profile of current Sony company officers and links to Sony's competitors. This site has a strong dow jones analytical tilt to it. . Magnetic Recording - an introduction - Two lectures on this fascinating subject by Professor Kelin J. Kuhn. . Auman Museum of Radio & Television - Many excellent examples of very early CBS color wheel and round tube televisions. . The Museum of Radio & Television - Perspectives on Television and Radio. . The Radio History Society - The Radio History Society (RHS) is dedicated to the preservation of radio and television history. . The Museum of Radio & Technology - Interested in Antique Radios? Visit the Museum of Radio and Technology in Huntington, West Virginia. . Pavek Museum of Broadcasting - houses one of the world's finest collections of antique radio, television, and broadcast equipment. The Pavek has gained international recognition for its continuing efforts in preserving and documenting the history of an industry that has made monumental changes in the fabric of modern life. . Recording Technology History - Historical notes by Steve Schoenherr. . Video Disk History Sites: . Oldest Video Recordings - Learn about the amazing restoration of several old, recently discovered Baird Phonovision Records, that had been lost for 80 years! . CED (Video Disk) Magic - Capacitive Video Disks. AKA: The RCA SelectaVision Video Disc System. This system worked with a mechanical stylus that was actually in physical contact with the disk! . Educational Resources: . Television Production Course! - By Ron Whittaker, Ph.D. "A Comprehensive Cybertext" Covering Studio and field production. . Pittsburgh Antique Radio Society - Lee Schaefer's page(s), "Collector, Educator and Student Resources." Lee's pages contain hundreds of links to vintage television, antique radio and professional educator resources on the web. . Professional Organizations: . AES - The Audio Engineering Society, now in its fifth decade, is the only professional society devoted exclusively to audio technology. . ANSI - The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has served in its capacity as administrator and coordinator of the United States private sector voluntary standardization system for more than 80 years. . ATSC - The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) is an international organization of 200 members that is establishing voluntary technical standards for advanced television systems. . EBU - The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is the largest professional association of national broadcasters in the world. . Guild of Television Camera Men - The Guild of Television Cameramen (GTC) is a professional body whose object is to ensure and preserve the professional status of the Television Cameraman and to establish, uphold and advance the standards of qualification and competence of the Television Cameraman. . IBC - The International Broadcasting Convention is the world's premier broadcast technology event. The show covers all the key areas of the electronic media business including audio, cable, film, grip, internet, lighting, multimedia, production, post production, radio, satellite and transmission. . IEC - The International Electromechanical Commission is the international standards and conformity assessment body for all fields of electrotechnology. . IEEE - Technical objectives center on advancing the theory and practice of electrical, electronics, and computer engineering and science. . ISO - International Standards Organization - Standards are documented agreements containing technical specifications or other precise criteria to be used consistently as rules, guidelines, or definitions of characteristics, to ensure that materials, products, processes and services are fit for their purpose. . ITS - The Association of Imaging Technology and Sound. . ITU - International Telecommunications Union is the United Nations specialized agency dealing with telecommunications . . NAB - The National Association of Broadcasters. They have the BEST convention in Las Vegas each year (usually) in April. . NABA - North American Broadcasters Association. . SBE - Society of Broadcast Engineers. . SMPTE - The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. LabGuy is a member. Why aren't you? . "Strictly Commercial" Video Sites: Shopping, shopping, shopping! - Find everything under the sun! Health care, home electronics, gardening, tools, human organs, you name it! OK. Not human organs. But, everything else for sure! This portal is operated by Labguy's friend, Anna. Do all your shopping here, or Labguy won't like you any more! You have been warned. Laptop Computer LCD Screen Repair - Service.Ztronics.com offers best laptop screen repair. We are specialized in computer laptop LCD screen, keyboard, motherboard & power jack repair. Streaming Video Sites - While many of these video systems are now obsolete they have given rise to a new form of video production called streaming. A webcast provider can provide a tapeless and instant video feed to record events. Digital Camera Wholesale - Buying Is Easier With Digital Camera Wholesale Pricing. Tons of Bargains! A supporter of Labguy's World! Battery Mart - A source of replacement batteries for all things electric. Especially old portapacks! . B&K Test Equipment - The World's #1 source for older B&K Precision test equipment, charts & parts. Also specializing in repair & service on all older B&K equipment. If you visit them, be sure to tell them LabGuy sent you! . Ampex Home Page - One of the world's foremost innovators of video technologies for the visual information age, Ampex Corporation has recently refocused its business and is leveraging its core expertise to become a leader in the next stage of Internet development – Internet video. . Prime Image, Inc. - Manufacturer of TBC's, Frame Synchronizers and Time Machines!!! (Both analog and digital!) LabGuy may, or may not, work there! . Harry Poster Vintage TVs and Antique Radios - We Buy, Sell and Prop 20th Century Industrial and Machine Age Electronics. For the Collector, Museum, Prop and Set Designer. Plus Stereoscopic 3D Cameras and Accessories. . Electronics Information Online - The ultimate resource of electronics knowledge, innovations and surplus parts anywhere on Earth! They have forums devoted to CCD's, LCD's, Stepper Motors, Electro-Optics, Laser Light Shows, Wearable Computing and you name it! Run by good friend "Doc Salvage" Barry Gott! Join one of the hyper e-mail discussion groups! . D'Antiques, Ltd. - Dan & Marilyn's example of *In-Your-Face Capitalism*! They actually have a few collectable video items for sale! I got the Hitachi SV-520D, half inch EIAJ reel to reel VTR there. At an extremely good price, too!. I check their web site at least twice a month now! Thanks, Dan & Marylyn! . Old Radio Digital World - Enrico Tedeschi's site devoted to vintage technologies of the UK. . Media Consultants - Award Winning video production and distribution Raleigh, North Carolina. . Digital Video Incorporated - Professional television, video & multimedia hardware design consulting. . Video Equipment Repair Services & Info on the Web: . Mauritron Technical Services - the Largest Independent Supplier of Service Manuals in the United Kingdom. From the Earliest Valve Wireless Sets to the latest TV, Video or Monitor. . All kinds of Technology Information sites: . Get Reel - THE ONLY SITE FOR VINTAGE REEL TO REEL TAPE RECORDER ENTHUSIASTS Dedicated to the golden era of reel to reel tape recorders from approximately 1956 to 1965. . The Blue Screen / Chroma Key Page - There had to be one. Here it is! . NTSC Video Signal Basics - You gotta know your tools before you really know what you're doing. . Videotape Systems Theory - Very in-depth and extremely interesting article. Of course it is! It's by my fellow VTR collector, Tim Stoffel! That's all I need to know, to be certain that it's quality information. . How A VCR Works - The inner workings of the VCR, as presented by Marshall Brain, who has one of the most interesting sites on the Web. This page really gets into taking a VHS VCR to pieces and examining exactly how it works. . How Stuff Works - is a great place to come to learn about how things work in the world around you. The source page of the previous link. Amateur Radio, SSTV, ATV & Hobby Links: . Copthorne MacDonald - The inventor of Slow Scan Television (SSTV) and Scholar of Wisdom. Learn about MacDonald's struggle to develop amateur SSTV in the 1950s and 1960s! . Jim Dallas / KA3FZF - Amateur Television in Pittsburgh, PA. An excellent page devoted to amateur television in the Pittsburgh area. Jim has lots of links to auto racing sites. Could you guess that Jim is a fan of, the late, Frank Zappa? . Contact your government officials: . Contact the White House - This page provides the email addresses of the U.S. President, Vice President and their wives. Be polite, be concise and keep your message short if you want your opinion counted (and not get a visit from the gestapo in the middle of the night!). . Contact the California Governor - Gray Davis Home Page. If you are from California, this page provides contact with our governor. Be polite, be concise and keep your message short if you want your opinion counted (and not get a visit from the secret police in the middle of the night!). . [HOME] Created 1998 Last updated: June 19, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
