I suppose 2 years are a lot of time :-) but I've
bought a TRS-80 Model IV a=
nd it arrived to Spain with the CRT broken. I'm googling for some informati=
on about to buy a replacement one and I found your message:
A couple of quick comments...
Firstly the M3 and M4 monitor circuitry is the same (same PCB, etc). The
CRTs are very similar (IIRC the M3 was originaly white phosphor, the M4
green). You could use a Model 3 CRT with no changes, if finding a Model 3
is easier.
Secondly, the M4 monitor is a very standard design, very similar to the
circuitry in a portale TV. Iwould be very suprised if a CRT from a
portable TV wouldn;t work, perhaps with trivial electrical changes
(although probaly not even that). IIRC it's a 12" CRT with built-in
mounting lugs, 90 degree deflection angle, narrow neck, 12V heater and
modified B7G base.
My guess is that if you can find a CRT that will fit (fit the yoke, fit
the pin connector, fit in the case), it'll work.
-tony