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miniman82 10-25-2013 09:56 PM

Finally won a remote
 
Got here super fast too, had it in my hands 2 days from the time I paid for it. :thmbsp:

Which chassis does this go with (CTC-?), most of the ones I see have clear buttons.

What shall I control with it? Possibilities include my Director 21, Wingate, or the Anderson.

http://videokarma.org/attachment.php...0&d=1382755476

Eric H 10-25-2013 10:52 PM

I was looking at that one for my CTC10 but wasn't sure if it was compatible since it's newer.

Jon A. 10-25-2013 11:27 PM

Whatever you want. Re-tuning is always possible.

Steve D. 10-26-2013 12:42 AM

Nick,

Closest I can come is your remote is for the CTC-12, 15, 16, 16X, 17, 17X
The CTC-12 transmitter is CRK5A. The transmitter for the CTC-15 thru 17X is CRK6A.

Doesn't exactly pin it down but maybe the #'s & schematics will help.
This info from the RCA Field Service Guide 1955-66.

Kind of curious how you would adapt the remote to your existing sets having just a transmitter?

-Steve D.

miniman82 10-26-2013 12:45 PM

I assumed the model would be on the circuit board somewhere, but sure enough the inside cover says CRK-6A, 1964, so it's the first one you posted.

Jon A. 10-26-2013 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve D. (Post 3085698)
Kind of curious how you would adapt the remote to your existing sets having just a transmitter?

-Steve D.

I hear that it can be done with a frequency counter hooked up to a microphone. In lieu of that, the oscillators will have to be adjusted a little bit at a time while observing for proper button response.

rick65 10-26-2013 10:40 PM

That's that same remote used in my CTC-12 pictured. I actually have about three back-ups. Questions is where to order the Eveready #206 battery.

Steve D. 10-27-2013 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick65 (Post 3085736)
That's that same remote used in my CTC-12 pictured. I actually have about three back-ups. Questions is where to order the Eveready #206 battery.

Google Eveready #206 battery or try this site:http://www.batteriesinaflash.com/spe...1611-h-7d-h-6d

-Steve D.

miniman82 10-27-2013 10:34 AM

I ordered from here: http://www.genesislamp.com/206elcobainb.html

Adam 10-27-2013 07:13 PM

I did a quick test using that remote on a ctc-9, with a AA battery (I don't know what voltage it takes, and the AA fits where the 4.5V battery I have in the older ctc-9 remote is too small to fit in this remote). The tint-down moves the tint up, the color-down moves the color up, the volume-down moves the channel, the channel moves the volume-up. The tint-up, color-up, and vol-up do nothing. The range is only a few inches from the receiver, but that might be due to the battery.

damen 10-27-2013 10:54 PM

2 Attachment(s)
Here are some specs on the remotes that will explain why they are not interchangeable one a sens a pulse signal and the other does not.

6GH8cowboy 10-28-2013 12:51 PM

3.6 volt computer batteries are readily available and will fit. They will work on a variety of voltages but 1.5 is not one of them. The frequency can be checked with a bare open probe to a scope or counter. Just hold it in front of the mic opening.
There are a number of production variables that make these a challange. Have worked on several of these lately. There are a number of pitfalls the these old cuties, be careful.

BTW a 9volt battery can make enough drive to arc-over at the element!


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