Turns out the interference was from the OTA conversion box I used. I switched to using my Blonder Tongue home transmitting setup and no more static.
I put the the chassis in the cabinet and hooked up the full size CRT. Immediately I hear HV hiss and smelled ozone. I was able to get a raster though.
Turned out the VH anode connected boot was rock hard and not able to make a good seal. I replaced it with a newer, pliable one and the hiss went away.
Not the greatest image but I think that due to the distance from my transmitter and suboptimal antenna. I'll get everything installed and secure then go through the setup procedure for linearity, centering etc.
I'll be glad to get this one done.
