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08-16-2011, 05:34 PM
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New to VK, here's my CTC-11 I just aquired
Greetings VK, newbie here so be nice! I figured I should join this group as I now own a CTC-11 ‘Roundy’! I grew up with a CTC-15 my parents purchased in 63 or 64, just after I was born. The CTC-15 had a factory remote which I still have, and with minimal service the set ran into the late 80’s. It suffered from the typical cataract which is why it was retired from daily use. Shortly after it was put in storage a shelving unit collapsed and broke its CRT and at that time it was regretfully disposed of. The set served my family well and I miss it!
Problem solved. In consulting with VK member Phil N., he suggested I be patient and something will turn up. It did, a CTC-11C (212 G 866 MV), although I cannot find any printed advertizing, nor do I know its cabinet name. It was in a part of Minneapolis about 30 minutes from my residence which was a bonus to me! I’m excited to own it, I’ve got many years of radio and B&W TV rebuilds under my belt and this will be my first Color rebuild. Phil and his site have provided me a great knowledge base. I know in reading there are things to watch for in various sets (ground lugs), but I’m not sure what specifically with the CTC-11 series of sets. Lytics, maroon-drops, selenium stacks, and out of tolerance resistors are at the top of my list of things to start with. Any other hints would be welcome! Attached are pictures of my set prior to clean up or inspection. Inspection revealed a thick blanket of dust, no picture-tube brighteners thank goodness, and no obvious problems (yet)… My next step will be chassis removal, cleaning, and an inventory of capacitors/out of tolerance resistors. More pictures to follow and I’m sure a plethora of questions once it’s time to bring some voltage back to this set. Thanks for your support and I look forward to communicating my progress. Bill, Minneapolis, MN Attachment 171329 Attachment 171330 Attachment 171331 Last edited by WCF720; 01-27-2012 at 10:21 AM. 
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08-16-2011, 07:44 PM
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Don't mind sandy he "hates every one equally".
I'd replace all lytics and paper caps ,but leave the orange drops (which aint always orange) alone. Should work alright after that and some adjustments. I used to shotgun all orange drops in a stage that was missbehaving after said preliminary recaping, but now that I have a working eye type cap tester I only remove the ones that test bad. I love my two roundys, and bet that you will love yours too when you get it going. I wish you good luck in your restoration. Welcome to VK! Tom C. Last edited by Electronic M; 08-16-2011 at 07:45 PM. Reason: typeo
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08-16-2011, 10:35 PM
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Nice score. That cabinet's in great shape. Let's hope the innards are just as solid.
I think my two CTC-11 articles say all I know about that model. If you get stuck, there are people in this forum who know much more. Enjoy! Phil Nelson Phil's Old Radios http://antiqueradio.org/index.html
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08-17-2011, 12:46 AM
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CTC-11 would have silicon rectifiers, so you're good there. I bet it'll run just fine after replacing the power supply filters, and checking the horizontal and vertical circuits for any wax caps/black beauties that might have been installed. I had a CTC-9 that worked on all original parts, so anything is possible.
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08-17-2011, 01:05 AM
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Welcome. That's a very nice 11 you have there. Looks like you have a non-bonded (separate from the CRT) safety glass in that set. That sure simplifies things. My 11 still works with its original caps, but I don't recommend that practice if you intend to watch it much. Best of luck with getting yours going.
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08-17-2011, 05:54 PM
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Hey Bill,
Welcome to VK. Your CTC-11C model 212G866MV is called "The Brookfield." Very nice upright console. -Steve D.
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08-18-2011, 12:15 AM
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Then perhaps it is time to import one.
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08-18-2011, 03:15 AM
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08-18-2011, 09:26 AM
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