Picked up a CTC-9 at the ETF

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Here is the CTC-9 I picked up at the ETF Convention. There were only two early color sets for sale and I was lucky enough to snag this one at a fair price. The other one didn’t have UHF and went for only 15 bucks less than this one did, the cabinet was also not as nice. The CRT has been replaced with a Colorama {rebuilt of course} 21FBP22 on 4-15-68 and has the paperwork inside the set with the customers name and the place that did the work. The serial numbers match on the card and CRT which is a very good thing. I was a little upset about it having the wrong tube in it until I saw this. At least it’s an RCA tube put in by an RCA tech and not some unknown POS that somebody stuck in it out in their garage to sell the set. The CRT is strong as well, that is also better than dealing with a dead 21CYP22! I have tested the tubes and have found 10 bad ones, most of those appear to be original. I am trying to find all RCA replacements to make it as original as possible. I will also be re-stuffing the cans on this one, no terminal strips!! The chassis is in great shape with no rust or corrosion, there is quite a bit of cigarette smoke to remove but it could be worse. The FBT and all HV related components are also in great shape. The brightness and tint knobs are missing but hopefully I can find replacements. I have high hopes for this set, after the repairs are made it should perform beautifully. The cabinet also has some issues but I think I can fix it, I'm not too worried as the damaged parts are on the real wood not the masonite sides or whatever they are made of. The top and front are real wood, with a damn photo finish but it is fixable. I am taking my time on this set and am acquiring everything I will need to do the work before I start. Plus I’m still dealing with that dumb Admiral that has been on my bench more than anything else I’ve had, but I will not give up on it! She and this set will live again!
Thanks to the AK member{I can’t remember who, please inform me} that took my picture with the set and especially to Bob for giving me the space in the van to bring it home!! Also, thanks to Bob Dobush for letting me have it for a price I could afford!


After I cleaned 'er up








This is after I cleaned the knobs and took off the paper stickers someone had on the VHF knob, I would rather look at the worn numbers than those ugly stickers.