That makes sense.
I popped the back off the set and took a look inside.
Seems it spent time in Philadelphia. Wonder if Fred Mertz is still around ?
I found a plastic tube from the missing antenna and some service info inside.
I'll scan the info and post in a bit.
Looks just like a Holiday chassis except for the big socket.
Both fusistor and thermistor have blown.
Odd diode holders. I wonder if these are factory or an old repair ?
Flyback is flaking, but looks OK.