Hi, I am Steve from Retro Tech. I have a shop where I research obsolete video technology, repair analog video equipment, and restore Cathode Ray Tube displays (CRTs).
I had the opportunity to give a new CRT Masterclass at this year’s Retro World Expo. This class is a way to safely see the inside workings of CRTs. We cover many of the truths and myths of the CRT. Each CRT workshop and masterclass is a unique experience, primarily thanks to the audience’s participation […]
Every tech generation has examples of hardware ahead of its time. The 1991 Buick Reatta is a brilliant example of this phenomenon. This American made luxury vehicle was loaded with features, including pop-up headlights. However, the most intriguing part of the vehicle has to be the built-in touch screen CRT. The touch screen has an […]
Razor sharp analog RGB video has always been coveted by North Americans. Aside from some rare models, consumer NTSC CRT TVs lacked the ability to display native RGB. Over the past decade, RGB mods have picked up steam in the CRT enthusiast community. The original RGB modifications involved tapping into the unused RBG and blanking […]
The Hakko FR-301 is one the most commonly used desoldering tools. It is readily available worldwide, reasonably priced, and performs well enough to tackle nearly every repair in retro. To keep the FR 301 working properly, it must be maintained. The most important process in maintaining the FR-301 is cleaning the tool correctly. Hakko, in […]
The RetroTink 4K is ready to be released to the world. This has led many to wonder, can this be the scaler to emulate a CRT properly? The 8-Bit Esquire is on the case with a deep dive into the CRT emulation abilities of the Tink 4K. This video presents amazing visual demonstrations of the […]
A new product is coming to help save your old RF only TV. The Reflex RF is from MisterAddons. This compact piece of hardware allows you to easily convert your NTSC composite video and stereo audio into NTSC RF coaxial. You can send in your AV signal through the RCA inputs, then connect the coaxial […]
When it comes to luxury televisions of the 20th century, you will find no better than the CRT TVs produced by Bang and Olufsen. These TVs are beautifully designed and have many unique features. One of the more alluring features of these sets is a built in scart input on the televisions. This input supports […]
The Dell P1130 is a 4:3 bland Dell PC monitor from the early 2000s. So, why is it significant now? To put it simply, this particular CRT monitor is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Under that ugly shell, there is a powerful Sony FD Trinitron monitor waiting to take your breath away. The Cathode […]
I had a chance to sit down with Kirston Otis, the Audio and Video Design department head for The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. He is in charge of many projects at the Museum. One of which is to preserve the museum’s large collection of CRTs and other retro video devices. We discuss the methods […]
The 8BitEsquire is back with a new case on his docket. This time around, he examines Micheal Jackson’s Moonwalker for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. The question being, is this game worthy of adding to your retro video game collection at its current high price point on the secondary market. Learn the history of the game […]
