I recently got two new old sets to add to my already overcrowded house, an RCA CTC-5 and a CTC-7. I recapped both and got them working fairly well although the 7 still needs some work in the burst circuits.

This is the 1957 Strathmore:

Screen pix from the above set:

Here's the CTC-7, the Wentworth:

Screen pix (albeit not the best color yet) from the above:

Steve,

Congratulations on the score and the restoration (the '57 Strathmore). That is a very cool looking set, and the color picture is very good.

Rob

Beautiful Steve! You make it sound so easy to get them going:p:

The 5 has a really nice warm picture, what CRT does it have?

nice sets steve,i am glad i finally got to see a pic on a ctc-5..! is that the original 21axp22? also is the chassis the special or super?,i put my ctc-5 away for now,have to order some more parts..
terry

Eric and Terry- as far as I know it has the original 21AXP22. It is the CTC-5N, super chassis.

Later today I will try to post a better screen shot of the CTC-7. I found out why the burst amp was not working, I had the leads of two components touching one another under the chassis. It's a scary thought that I'm working around high voltage isn't it?

More to follow if I don't do something else stupid and electrocute myself!

Steve

steve so your chassis is the version that uses wideband X-Z process?,how well does the convergence hold up so far?
my ctc-7 has a fantastic color,tracks well,.
terry

Steve,
Not to be picky, your Strathmore has the Deluxe chassis.

Oops- yes it is the deluxe chassis with wide band X-Z demodulation.

Terry- the convergence is pretty good. It came in better after I replace a 22 and 27 ohm resistor in the convergence circuit. BTW- check your private messages, I sent you some info regarding the CTC-5.

Steve

Steve, where do you find these things (as if you'd tell)...