In article . net,
EDM wrote:
Later CRTs used a more 'orange' red which was more efficient and didn't
exhibit this fault. But wasn't as good as the original when new.

That's for sure. Anyone remember Zenith's FTM1490?
Just stunning red.

Yes. First generation PAL sets in the UK - dating from about '70 - were
capable of superb pictures when properly set up. Then the rot set in with
PIL tubes. They may have been consistent, but never as good as a decent
shadowmask.

I work in TV production, and think the grade 1 monitors used for camera
setup use the same NTSC phosphors as all those years ago...

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*Very funny Scotty, now beam down my clothes.

Dave Plowman London SW
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