[walterbeers]

Yesterday I picked up a RCA roundie color CTC9, Model 210CK924 Caulfied. Yes, I gave $200, but it looks like it was well worth it, as it is in prestine condition. It was previously owned by the grandfather of the family I bought it from who was in the TV repair business. I understand it was his pride and joy and now it's my pride and joy. Thing is, nearly everything in it is original including the 21CYP22 CRT which checks .85 on all three guns on my Beltron. The flyback is original, but only a few drops of wax present from it which is basically normal for those. Most of the tubes are original RCA. Brought it up slowly on a variac, and electrolytic cans seem to run cool so gradually put full line voltage to it. I hadn't even removed the chassis, roughly adjusted the screens and drive, so figured I'd try it out and put on a DVD, and guess what, color looks fairly normal, full height and width. I was told that the set had sat idle for 8 years without being turned on, but with a few tweeks and adjustments it produces a very nice picture for a set of that age. The cabinet is a light maple and is almost as good as the day it was purchased. What do you guys think it should do to it, to keep it running like it is or even better. I am afraid to pull the chassis, as I don't want to mess anything up or break anything. I plan on accurately setting the grey scale, convergence, and checking the HV, etc. The 6BK4 HV regulator tube looks kinda dark, but don't know if thats a problem or not. I plan to post some pictures of it on here, but not sure how to do it, or if I can. Guess I'm so excited about this find, that I couldn't wait to post it on here.