07-01-2025, 06:18 PM
I double-checked before posting, and have checked some more today. It was definitely 1979 for the TX9. I've had a lot of fun checking the Television magazines from that era - mostly re-reading the LLJ articles 
The TX9 is included in the review of new sets (page 22 of the PDF): https://www.worldradiohistory.com/UK/Pra...979-07.pdf
The Feb '80 edition has the first in-depth look at it (page 14 of the PDF): https://www.worldradiohistory.com/UK/Pra...980-02.pdf
Based on all that, I'd guess that you bought something other than a TX9. I did see occasional mentions of an earlier Ferguson colour portable, which apparently uses an imported chassis. No-doubt someone else will know more about that.
The TX9 is included in the review of new sets (page 22 of the PDF): https://www.worldradiohistory.com/UK/Pra...979-07.pdf
The Feb '80 edition has the first in-depth look at it (page 14 of the PDF): https://www.worldradiohistory.com/UK/Pra...980-02.pdf
Based on all that, I'd guess that you bought something other than a TX9. I did see occasional mentions of an earlier Ferguson colour portable, which apparently uses an imported chassis. No-doubt someone else will know more about that.
