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Originally posted by Chad Hauris
Just a small point, the first production RCA color set is Model CT-100, chassis CTC-2. RCA actually skipped over CTC-100 in the 70's when that number would have come in the CTC series so as to avoid confusion.
I usually just hit the sets with the 110 AC straight for an initial test. Haven't had any trouble. When its a set with old paper caps (which CTC-16 is not) I will replace all of those old caps before the set sees regular use. Also I put a fuse in series with the horizontal output cathode for extra protection. If there is a cap across the 110 AC line terminals on the set I remove it, as it can short and not be protected by the set's fuse.
The only place you can sell round color sets for $$ is ebay, or maybe directly to another collector who really wants one, on a TV forum such as this. Lucky for us collectors they don't sell for too much at garage sales, etc!
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Hi Chad, am familiar with the CTC-100 being the "first" color RCA set. Interesting point you raise about them skipping over that number come the 70's. Lincoln screwed up in this regard when they brought out the Mk III in '68 but mistakenly calling it that instead of the Mk IV......they had already built a Mk III 10 years earlier!
Anthony