Seventy-five years ago this month, this viewer was undoubtedly the first on her block to have a television, courtesy of a design contained in the September 1947 issue of Radio News.

The magazine contained detailed plans, and suggested that the set could be constructed in one of three ways. The experienced constructor could employ the usual method of following the schematic, aided by photos of the completed set. For larger groups, it could be done with a series of step-by-step instructions prepared by an instructor. Finally, it could be done by a group using typical factory production methods.

Whichever way they decided to make the 18-tube set, the builders would become acquainted with the basic requirements of both video and FM sound reception. The schematic was shown in the magazine, but for those desiring factory-sized blueprints, they were available from the author for $1 per copy.