Ultimate Guide to Motorola TV ballasts

Here is a comprehensive guide to the 17A485459 ballast tube used in the Motorola TS-4J, TS-18 and TS-18A chassis. I'll talk about the earlier type of ballast in a separate video. This one is long enough as it is 😅 Many thanks to Paul Stenning and his excellent website that was the basis for all these designs. More information, formulas and a spreadsheet can be found on his website https://www.vintage-radio.com/repair-... Scanned copy of the Motorola Service Manual courtesy of the Early TV Museum: https://www.earlytelevision.org/pdf/m... This channel is made possible by the generous support of viewers and patreons. If you'd like access to support the channel and gain access to bonus content, please consider becoming a Patreon here:   / bandersentv