Here are all the original pages from the 1952 Practical Television magazines which describe how to build the ARGUS television receiver, using a 6-inch ex-WD tube of your choice and lots of EF50s and SP61s. The articles are set out here in the correct order.

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Cabinet building details were not included although specially made cabinets were available from Messrs. Tallon, of Rugby. In any case the design is simple and should not be too difficult for a competent person to produce today.

Only build this televisor if you thoroughly understand how to handle very high voltages safely. This unit incorporates a mains power transformer producing 2000 volts with a relatively low source impedance - one touch will kill. Serious prospective builders would also be well advised to look at my sheet of modifications found necessary HERE.

The 'Argus' really is electronic television at its most simple... Enjoy !

Concluding the vision receiver... Introduction to the sound receiver.

Prices of the parts in pounds, shillings and pence - and where to get them !