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Originally Posted by Paul_RK
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Originally Posted by locknut
This might sound silly, but how do identify whether it's a mk I or II? From the serial number?
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As far as I know that's a sufficient guide: 83/ for the Mk1, 124/ for the Mk2 (which my remaining set is).
Paul
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I fully agree. This is a better criterium than merely looking at the type of valve in the RF deck. This because there are early Mk2s (so with 124/ serial numbers and A24 main chassis fitted with second generation LOPTs with I-shaped lams and paxolin heater winding former) where the corresponding RF deck (A22) has been fitted with adapter plates for EF91s. So, in short, not all Mk2s have EF80s. I have 3 TV22s in total: an Mk2 (photos below), an early Mk2 with EF91s, and a late Mk1 (with EF91s, second gen focusing magnet and first generation LOPT with T-shaped lams). The first photo of my Mk2 (below) was taken under direct natural light and shows the bakelite mottling well. The second photo is a screenshot from a TV programme (Richard E. Grant on Ealing Comedies) where this very same set was used as a prop by the previous owner.
- Helder