Any information on a RCA CTC-39VA

[Phil R]

I just got this TV because I liked the simple cabinet. I assume it's from around 1972-73 but I have no way to tell... I haven't tried to connect it yet as it was stored in a cold place but I'd be surprised if it works.

I don't have electronic skills or equipment but I'd appreciate if I could get some advice before I attempt to connect it! The previous owner told me he got that with a house he bought and he also told me he connected it. And that it "worked" as he could hear sound and see the picture tube showing snow but I didn't trust that.

The power cord was cut and his son had just attached a new cord to it and was ready to test it at 10°F! I told them not to try it, that i'd take it anyway at a lesser price as I was pretty sure at this point there was something wrong with it! I removed every screw that was holding the back panel by hand so someone has been there and for some reason, didn't fasten the retaining screws as if the repair job wasn't done!

I heard that some RCA chassis from this period (or maybe a bit older) weren't too good and had a lot of flyback problems. Is this one among them?