20" RCA CTC146 from 1992

[radiotvnut]

Today, someone gave me this RCA CTC146 20" color TV from 1992 (Thomson-era). Upon first turning it on, the picture was dark and blurry; but, adjustment of the focus and G2 controls, as well as a greyscale setup, made it look better. I can tell that the tube is a little tired; but, it should still serve someone well for a little while. I think this chassis was around from about 1987 until 1992 and was replaced by the infamous CTC175 chassis (the one with the integrated tuner that gave ground connection problems). Thinking back, I've seen one non-remote, non-cable ready version of this chassis (only had a set of screws for the VHF input and a set of screws for the UHF input). In fact, I'm not sure if this set can be used with a remote because most of the remote sets said so on the front panel (I didn't bother to look for a remote sensor).

Now, what to do with it? It's a little too new for my interest and I'll probably give it to the guy at the flea market to do with as he pleases. There was a time I could have gotten $75+ for this TV; but, now, I'd have a hard time getting $5 if my life depended on it. The last time I tried to sell a 20" TV, the woman backed out when she found out that it didn't have input jacks and this one certainly does not have them.