Pilot Radio Candid Model TV-37, 1948

This Pilot Radio 3-inch TV-37 (Candid Model) was introduced in 1948 for $99, and was marketed for college students. Pilot eliminated the power transformer, making the unit lighter and cheaper, but decreasing the reliability. This was a black and white TV with marginal video quality even when using the optional magnifying lens to increase the image size. However, this is a popular set among collectors.