A really big Shoo
 

Check out this RCA tuner.

I'm thinking if I installed this in a set it should pull in the BIG programs :D

If I'm correct, that tuner is out of a CT-100 :)

I have been told this tuner is the same as a CT-100 but this particular one was NOS and came with it's original box and mounting accessories.

The paperwork that came with it lists several models of B&W sets that it fits but no mention of the CT-100, it may pre-date that set by a year or so.

Is there a number stamped on the tuner beginning with the letters "KRK"?

Wadeaminit! Isn't that a remote starter for a 52 Studebaker? It looks like the large front gear that engages the flywheel is worn smooth. :)

Rob

Yes, on the tuner itself is rubber stamped "KRK 12"
On the paper label attached to the tuner it says "Kit KRK25"

I'm pretty sure that the KRK-12 is the CT-100 tuner. The kit may be a retrofit for some VHF only sets to receive UHF, as that tuner should have interchangeable tunable UHF strips.

Gotta love the "CLUNK, CLUNK" of that big monster!

The KRK-12 number sounds right for 1954, when the CT100 was manufactured.

I have a CT-100 schematic that lists the tuner as a "KRK-12C". It uses one 6BQ7 RF, one 6U8, one 6AF4 Osc, and a germanium diode mixer for all channels including VHF. The 6U8 is used as a 2-stage IF amp after the diode mixer, and there are two IF transformers on the tuner chassis. If memory serves I believe this tuner was also used in a deluxe black & white RCA model of the same period. It is the only turret type tuner I have seen used in an RCA set. All others used the wafer switch style tuners.

Tuner
 

That's great! now all i need is a cabinet, back, chassis, CRT, knobs... :D
Hmm, who was it that built their CT-100 that way?

I bought this thing off eBay because I thought it looked like a CT-100 channel selector.
It differs slightly in style from the ones I've seen.
I like the way the center section turns seperately from the outer ring, 12 VHF channels and I think 5 UHF. I think there are some UHF number strips in the kit.

It might be interesting to see if it could be wired into a chassis and see how it works.

Re: Tuner
 

:wave: :D

That would be me! Just waiting for a few control pots, a picture toob :rolleyes:...........

And, oh yeah, somebody that can make it work! :p:

Re: Tuner
 

Are the UHF strips included? There are three different types; "G" can be tuned to channels 14-52, "H" channels 53-68, and "J" channels 69-83. If you use this tuner you might be able to trade UHF strips with a CT-100 owner to get the right number of the types you need for the channels in your area. There are four trimmers on each UHF strip - one for the oscillator, two for the RF, and one for the mixer, so each strip will have to be aligned to the exact channel. Strips A-D are for VHF channels.