rca CT 100?

[Kevin Kuehn]

Glad to hear that somebody got through. Would love to see more pictures of the set.

[rcafan]

ITS FOR REAL, I have seen it, looked at it, It works, Strong pix tube
Lots of IF noise in picture. Some one advised him the ad was too
cheap and advised him it was worth 1200.00 at least, I made an
offer. I keep you posted

[miniman82]

So what's the story behind it?

[WISCOJIM]

Originally Posted by rcafan

ITS FOR REAL, I have seen it, looked at it, It works, Strong pix tube
Lots of IF noise in picture. Some one advised him the ad was too
cheap and advised him it was worth 1200.00 at least, I made an
offer. I keep you posted

Wow! You mean someone was honest? That's really nice to hear, with all the vultures circling around here trying to take advantage of the uninformed seller.


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[Electronic M]

Is not having the budget to afford even a fraction of the fair price, and taking a gloden oppratunity to get a highly sought after piece that one otherwise would not have chance to afford a crime.

If it is then I guess I've been dreaming (nefariously ploting?) to become a criminal.

Tom C.

[miniman82]

I'll give $1,201!

Next bid...

[rcafan]

It was for real. attached are some pix of the set, The "orange glow" mentioned
to the top was a RCA service oil cloth used for servicing that was left on the set
for 40 years or so, It stick leaving a film of sticky stuff all over--The common
things do not remove. I need an expert. Most likely will need to refinish. a bar
generator indicates a need of a few repairs or adjustment, vertical out of range
and no color prersent. For those you need to know, the set was purchased for
well under the latest asking price.

[Glenz75]

Congrats on the purchase of that RCA. Looks like you have a really nice example there.

[Electronic M]

"Ah hate Yew" -Yosemite Sam AKA SandyG

Tom C.

[vts1134]

Originally Posted by rcafan

It was for real. attached are some pix of the set, The "orange glow" mentioned
to the top was a RCA service oil cloth used for servicing that was left on the set
for 40 years or so, It stick leaving a film of sticky stuff all over--The common
things do not remove. I need an expert. Most likely will need to refinish. a bar
generator indicates a need of a few repairs or adjustment, vertical out of range
and no color prersent. For those you need to know, the set was purchased for
well under the latest asking price.

It appears you are the acquaintance of the acquaintance that picked the set up.

[Kevin Kuehn]

Wow, that set looks really nice.

That RCA cloth possibly out gassed and melted the finish. Just taking it off may allow the finish to re harden over time. But I think you’ll need to refinish the top if you want it smooth. Same thing has happened to many a nice old tabletop from exposure to a vinyl tablecloth.

Anyhow, glad this one has had a happy ending. Hope you enjoy.

[bgadow]

Really encouraging to see another one found "in the wild". There is hope for me yet!

[Phil Nelson]

Congratulations!

Leaving that cabinet top alone for a while sounds like good advice. Once the finish has stabilized, it will be easier to figure out what it needs.

I would be very cautious about powering it up again right now. As you probably know, like every 55-year old TV, it's full of paper and electrolytic capacitors that need to be replaced. You don't want ruin the flyback or some other unobtainable part through impatience.

Regards,

Phil Nelson
Phil's Old Radios
http://antiqueradio.org/index.html

[miniman82]

A pair of CT-100's saved in one month, I'd call that a good month!

[Penthode]

Congratulations on this amazing find.
This gives me hope that there are still more lurking around.
Cheers,

Terry