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I want to thank everyone for the incredible knowledge shared here for this television restoration. I do, indeed, intend to keep it as original as possible. I will concentrate, for now, on what I know best; the stereo restoration. Once I have the stereo playing well, I'll probably attempt the restoration of the television. Lastly, the record changer. I definitely want to see the color television come alive. Neighbors across the street from us, when I was a pre-teen (1960's) had a Magnavox Stereo Theatre. I look forward to seeing some vintage movies roll across this screen.
I guess the "7126" stamp on the RCA Hi-Lite tag indicates a tube built in the 26th week of 1971? I believe this model Stereo Theatre was from the 1967 time frame. Would a CRT go bad that quickly? Where would the actual CRT model number be located? I know some are located on the bakelite tube neck, where the pins are located. However, this CRT has no bakelite pin mount. It's very low profile. Just a thin wafer.
knowing I have a CRT to check, I purchased a CRT tester. It's a Hickok model 265. I purchased it because I have a couple of their military and commercial pieces that have proven very good quality. It also has all 11 CRT attachments. Have any of you had any experience with this tester? Good/bad? It looks like a newer style tester from the 1970's possibly. I'll attach an image for your review.
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